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What is the difference between a list and a tuple ?
Python Tuples
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| List | Tuple |
|---|---|
| Lists are mutable sequences of Python i.e., we can change elements of a list in place. | Tuples are immutable sequences of Python i.e., we cannot change elements of a tuple in place. |
The syntax to create list is <list-name> = [value,.....] | The syntax to create tuple is <tuple-name> = (value, ....) |
| Lists cannot be used as keys in dictionary. | Tuples can be used as keys in dictionary. |
| Lists cannot be used as elements of a set. | Tuples can be used as elements of a set. |
| Lists are slower compared to tuples. | Tuples are faster compared to lists. |
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