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Python List Datatypes Detailed

A Python list is an ordered, mutable collection that can store elements of any data type, including numbers, strings, booleans, NoneType, and even mixed data types. Lists can also contain nested lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries, and custom objects, making them a versatile data structure. This flexibility allows for complex data organization and manipulation in Python programming.

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Python List Datatypes Detailed

A Python list is an ordered, mutable collection that can store elements of any data type, including numbers, strings, booleans, NoneType, and even mixed data types. Lists can also contain nested lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries, and custom objects, making them a versatile data structure. This flexibility allows for complex data organization and manipulation in Python programming.

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Python List Data Types - Detailed Explanation

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In Python, a list is an ordered, mutable (changeable) collection of elements. Lists can store elements
of any data type, and even a mixture of different data types.

1. Numbers
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Numbers are one of the most common data types stored in lists.
- Integers (int): Whole numbers, positive or negative, without a decimal point.
Example: [1, 2, -5, 100]
- Floating point numbers (float): Numbers that contain a decimal point.
Example: [1.5, 2.75, -3.14]
- Complex numbers (complex): Numbers with a real and imaginary part.
Example: [2+3j, 4-5j]

2. Strings (str)
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Strings are sequences of characters enclosed in quotes. They can store text data.
Example: ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]
Lists can contain multiple strings, which is useful for storing collections of words or sentences.

3. Boolean (bool)
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Boolean values represent True or False conditions.
Example: [True, False, True]
They are often used for flags or condition checks.

4. NoneType
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NoneType represents the absence of a value.
Example: [None, "value", None]
It is commonly used as a placeholder or to indicate 'no data'.

5. Mixed Data Types


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Lists can contain different types of data in the same collection.
Example: [1, "hello", 3.14, True, None]
This flexibility is one of the strengths of Python lists.

6. Nested Lists
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A list can contain other lists, allowing the creation of multi-dimensional structures.
Example: [[1, 2], ["a", "b"], [True, False]]
Nested lists are often used to represent matrices or grids.

7. Tuples
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A tuple is similar to a list but is immutable (cannot be changed).
Example: [(1, 2), (3, 4)]
Storing tuples inside a list allows for structured data that should not be modified.

8. Sets
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Sets are unordered collections of unique elements.
Example: [{1, 2}, {3, 4}]
They are useful for operations involving uniqueness or mathematical set operations.

9. Dictionaries
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Dictionaries store key-value pairs.
Example: [{"name": "Babin"}, {"age": 25}]
Lists of dictionaries are commonly used to represent structured records.

10. Custom Objects


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You can store instances of user-defined classes in a list.
Example:
class Person:
def __init__(self, name):
self.name = name
people = [Person("Babin"), Person("Alex")]
This is helpful for object-oriented programming where you work with multiple instances.

Summary
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A Python list is highly flexible and can store virtually any type of object. This versatility makes it one
of the most powerful data structures in Python.

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