c# - Check if a file/directory exists: is there a better way?

Question

I find myself doing this a lot just to ensure the filename is not in use. Is there a better way?

Directory.Exists(name) || File.Exists(name)

Answer 1

Sure :)

internal static bool FileOrDirectoryExists(string name)
{
   return (Directory.Exists(name) || File.Exists(name));
}