In many places, (1,2,3) (a tuple) and [1,2,3] (a list) can be used interchangeably.
When should I use one or the other, and why?
In many places, (1,2,3) (a tuple) and [1,2,3] (a list) can be used interchangeably.
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In many places, (1,2,3) (a tuple) and [1,2,3] (a list) can be used interchangeably.
When should I use one or the other, and why?
From the Python FAQ:
Generally by convention you wouldn’t choose a list or a tuple just based on its (im)mutability. You would choose a tuple for small collections of completely different pieces of data in which a full-blown class would be too heavyweight, and a list for collections of any reasonable size where you have a homogeneous set of data.