Python Lists

Ordered, changeable collections.

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A list stores multiple items in one variable: fruits = ["mango", "apple", "banana"]

Lists are ordered, changeable and allow duplicates.
Access by index: fruits[0], fruits[-1]; slice with fruits[1:3].
Change an item: fruits[1] = "kiwi"
Add: append(), insert(), extend()
Remove: remove(), pop(), del, clear()
Sort: sort(), sort(reverse=True), reverse()
Copy: copy() or list(x)

Key Takeaways: Python Lists

Mastering Python Lists helps you write clean and reliable Python code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

Python Lists Code Example

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fruits = ["mango", "apple", "banana"]
fruits.append("orange")
fruits.insert(1, "kiwi")
print(fruits)

fruits.remove("apple")
last = fruits.pop()
print("Popped:", last, "| List:", fruits)

fruits.sort()
print("Sorted:", fruits)
print("Count:", len(fruits), "| First two:", fruits[:2])

for i, fruit in enumerate(fruits, start=1):
    print(i, fruit)

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Python Lists Practice Exercises

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Add an item to the end of the list.

fruits.("kiwi")

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Multiple choice

Which method removes and returns the last item?

pop() remove() del() cut()

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Code challenge

Sort the list and print it.

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