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Python List Methods
Learn all about Python List Methods in this comprehensive tutorial.
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- •Python has a set of built-in methods that you can use on lists/arrays.
Introduction
Python has a set of built-in methods that you can use on lists/arrays.
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| append() | Adds an element at the end of the list |
| clear() | Removes all the elements from the list |
| copy() | Returns a copy of the list |
| count() | Returns the number of elements with the specified value |
| extend() | Add the elements of a list (or any iterable), to the end of the current list |
| index() | Returns the index of the first element with the specified value |
| insert() | Adds an element at the specified position |
| pop() | Removes the element at the specified position |
| remove() | Removes the first item with the specified value |
| reverse() | Reverses the order of the list |
| sort() | Sorts the list |
Note: Note: Python does not have built-in support for Arrays,
but Python Lists can be used instead.
Learn more about lists in our Python Lists Tutorial.
Learn more about arrays in our Python Arrays Tutorial.
Module quiz
2 questions1
Which of the following is true about Python List Methods?
2
What is the most common pitfall when working with Python List Methods?
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