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Remove List Duplicates

Learn all about Remove List Duplicates in this comprehensive tutorial.

5 min read beginner
  • Learn how to remove duplicates from a List in Python.
  • First we have a List that contains duplicates:
  • If you like to have a function where you can send your lists, and get them back without duplicates, you can create a function and insert the code from the example above.
  • Create a function that takes a List as an argument.

Introduction

Learn how to remove duplicates from a List in Python.

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Example Explained

First we have a List that contains duplicates:

A List with Duplicates

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Create a dictionary, using the List items as keys. This will automatically remove any duplicates because dictionaries cannot have duplicate keys.

Create a Dictionary

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Then, convert the dictionary back into a list:

Convert Into a List

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Now we have a List without any duplicates, and it has the same order as the original List.

Print the List to demonstrate the result

Print the List

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Create a Function

If you like to have a function where you can send your lists, and get them back without duplicates, you can create a function and insert the code from the example above.

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Example Explained

Create a function that takes a List as an argument.

Create a Function

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Create a dictionary, using this List items as keys.

Create a Dictionary

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Convert the dictionary into a list.

Convert Into a List

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Return the list

Return List

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Call the function, with a list as a parameter:

Call the Function

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Print the result:

Print the Result

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Module quiz

2 questions
1

Which of the following is true about Remove List Duplicates?

2

What is the most common pitfall when working with Remove List Duplicates?

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