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Yassine Sallami
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#? List vs Tuples in python

List vs Tuples in python

In Python, Lists and Tuples are both sequence data types that can store collections of items, but they have some crucial differences that impact performance, flexibility, and usage.

1. Mutability
Lists are mutable, meaning you can modify, add, or remove items after creation.
Tuples are immutable, so once created, their elements cannot be changed.

2. Syntax
Lists use square brackets: a = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Tuples use parentheses: b = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

3. Performance
Tuples are generally faster than lists due to their immutability.
If you don’t need to modify the data, using a tuple can make your code slightly more efficient.

4. Use Cases
Lists are preferred for collections that require frequent updates, like adding, removing, or changing items.
Tuples are best for fixed data collections, like storing coordinates (x, y) or returning multiple values from a function.

5. Methods
Lists have more built-in methods like .append(), .remove(), .reverse(), which allow in-place modifications.
Tuples have fewer methods since they are immutable.

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