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7. Lists - Part B

The chapter explores the concept of lists in Python, emphasizing their mutable nature and the importance of understanding how assignments affect list behavior. Key operations such as slicing and concatenation are introduced, alongside explanations of equality and reference checking using '==' and 'is'. The chapter concludes by reiterating the distinction between mutable and immutable types in Python, highlighting the implications for variable assignments and data manipulation.

Sections

  • 7.1

    List Copying And Slicing

    This section discusses how to create copies of lists in Python using slicing techniques and highlights the implications of mutable and immutable objects.

    Learning Practice

  • 7.1.1

    Introduction To List Slicing

    This section introduces list slicing in Python, illustrating how slices create new lists and the implications of mutable versus immutable types.

    Learning Practice

  • 7.1.2

    Full Slice Operation

    The full slice operation in Python allows for creating a new copy of a list, ensuring that updates to one list do not affect the other.

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  • 7.1.3

    Effects Of Slice On List Assignment

    This section outlines how list slicing in Python creates new lists, allowing for true copies rather than references.

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  • 7.2

    Understanding Equality In Python Lists

    This section discusses how list assignment in Python works, particularly highlighting the difference between value equality and reference equality.

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  • 7.2.1

    Different Types Of Equality

    This section introduces the concepts of equality in Python, particularly focusing on the difference between value equality and object identity.

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  • 7.2.2

    Using 'is' And '==' For Comparison

    This section explores the difference between comparing objects using 'is' and '==' in Python, focusing particularly on lists and their mutability.

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  • 7.2.3

    Simulating Equality Checks In The Interpreter

    This section explores how Python handles list copying and equality checks, emphasizing the distinction between values and object references.

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  • 7.3

    List Operations

    This section covers the operations of list manipulation in Python, including slicing, copying, and understanding list equality.

    Learning Practice

  • 7.3.1

    Concatenation Of Lists Using '+' Operator

    This section covers the concept of concatenating lists in Python using the '+' operator, including the differences between creating copies of lists and referencing existing ones.

    Learning Practice

  • 7.3.2

    Decoupling Lists With The '+' Operator

    This section explains how to create independent copies of lists using slicing and how the '+' operator concatenates lists while maintaining their independence.

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  • 7.4

    Conclusion

    The conclusion discusses how to properly copy lists in Python and the differences between equality checks for objects and values.

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  • 7.4.1

    Summary Of List Characteristics

    This section explains the characteristics of lists in Python, including how to create copies using slicing and the differences between mutable and immutable types.

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  • 7.4.2

    Mutable Vs Immutable Values

    This section explores the differences between mutable and immutable values in Python, particularly focusing on lists, their copying behavior, and memory management.

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  • 7.4.3

    Copying Lists Properly

    This section discusses the concept of copying lists in Python, emphasizing the difference between simple assignment and creating a true copy using slicing.

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  • 7.4.4

    Equality Operators In Python

    This section covers the distinction between equality (==) and identity (is) operators in Python, emphasizing how they relate to lists and how to properly copy lists.

    Learning Practice

References

Chapter 7 part-B.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Lists in Python are mutable...
  • Slicing a list creates a ne...
  • The equality operator (==) ...

Final Test

Revision Tests