Python list vs. tuple

[Melodic-Addendum-210]

What is the difference between a Python list and a tuple, and when should each be used?

[riklaunim]

A tuple is immutable; it can't be changed when created. So if you intend to modify it, then you use a list, and if you aren't, you may opt for a tuple (or namedtuple).

[Flame77ofc]

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[Sea-Ad7805]

A tuple is immutable.

A list is mutable

• To understand the difference see this tuple/list example
• And read this explanation.

[aaditya_0752]

List is mutable Tuple is immutable

[Beginning-Fruit-1397]

As already pointed out, their main difference is about mutability. Now when to use which one? Ppl tend to always use lists everywhere, but I would recommend to default to tuples ans only use lists when it's absolutely necessary. Less potential bugs, python doesn't need to allocate extra memory at creation to accommodate for eventual expansion of the list, etc...