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Unpack Tuples
Learn all about Unpack Tuples in this comprehensive tutorial.
5 min read beginner
- •When we create a tuple, we normally assign values to it.
- •If the number of variables is less than the number of values, you can add an * to the variable name and the values will be assigned to the variable as a list:
Unpacking a Tuple
When we create a tuple, we normally assign values to it. This is called "packing" a tuple:
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But, in Python, we are also allowed to extract the values back into variables. This is called "unpacking":
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Note: Note: The number of variables must match the number of values in the tuple,
if not, you must use an asterisk to collect the remaining values as a list.
Using Asterisk*
If the number of variables is less than the number of values, you can add an * to the variable name and the values will be assigned to the variable as a list:
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If the asterisk is added to another variable name than the last, Python will assign values to the variable until the number of values left matches the number of variables left.
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Module quiz
2 questions1
Which of the following is true about Unpack Tuples?
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What is the most common pitfall when working with Unpack Tuples?
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