What are the data structures in Python ?

Definition

Data structures in Python are ways of organizing and storing data so that it can be accessed and modified efficiently. Python provides several built-in data structures for different types of tasks. Some data types,

• List
• Tuple
• Dictionary
• Set

Examples

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 Features

• Python provides a range of data structures.
• Each data structure comes with built-in methods for manipulation
• Most data structures, like lists and dictionaries, are dynamic

Advantages

• Built-in data structures are easy to use
• Data structures are optimized for performance, providing efficient storage
• Different data structures can be used for different needs

Uses

• Storing and organizing data for quick access and modification.
• Efficiently solving computational problems
• Handling large datasets efficiently