Python tuple
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Tuples in Python are a type of data structure that allows you to store an ordered collection of items. Unlike lists, tuples are immutable, meaning once they are created, you can't modify them. This property can help ensure that data remains consistent and secure throughout your program.
my_tuple = (1, 2, 3, 'four')You can access the elements of a tuple using their indices, which start from 0. It's important to remember that since tuples are immutable, you cannot change an element directly by index.
first_element = my_tuple[0] # Accesses the first element: 1If you need to create a tuple with a single element, you must include a comma after the element, or it will not be considered a tuple.
single_element_tuple = (5,) # Correct way to define a single element tupleTuples can also contain heterogeneous types, meaning you can mix different data types within the same tuple, such as integers, strings, and even other tuples.
mixed_tuple = (1, 'two', 3.0, (4, 5))You can unpack a tuple into multiple variables in Python, which allows you to assign each element in the tuple to a separate variable easily.
a, b, c = (1, 2, 3) # a is 1, b is 2, c is 3To determine the number of elements in a tuple, you can use the built-in
len() function, which returns the total count of items in the tuple.tuple_length = len(my_tuple) # Returns the length of my_tupleRemember that since tuples are immutable, if you need to change the contents, you would have to create a new tuple rather than altering the existing one.
new_tuple = my_tuple + (5, 6) # Creates a new tuple that includes elements from my_tuple and additional items