Exploring Python's list Data Type With Examples

The list class is a fundamental built-in data type in Python. It has an impressive and useful set of features, allowing you to efficiently organize and manipulate heterogeneous data. Knowing how to use lists is a must-have skill for you as a Python developer. Lists have many use cases, so you’ll frequently reach for them in real-world coding.

By working through this video course, you’ll dive deep into lists and get a solid understanding of their key features. This knowledge will allow you to write more effective code by taking advantage of lists.

In this video course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Create new lists in Python
  • Access the items in an existing list
  • Copy, update, grow, shrink, and concatenate existing lists
  • Sort, reverse, and traverse existing lists
  • Use other features of Python lists

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