Understanding Arrays, Lists, and Tuples

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Definition of an Array

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A collection of elements, each identified by an index or key, stored in contiguous memory locations.

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Definition of a List

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An ordered collection of elements that can be of different types, mutable in nature.

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Definition of a Tuple

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An ordered collection of elements, immutable, often used to store related data.

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Example of an Array

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`int[] numbers = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};`

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Example of a List

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`my_list = [1, "hello", 3.5]`

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Example of a Tuple

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`my_tuple = (1, "world", 3.5)`

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Array vs List

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Arrays have fixed size and type; lists are dynamic and can hold different types.

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List vs Tuple

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Lists are mutable; tuples are immutable.

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Array vs Tuple

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Arrays are mutable and homogeneous; tuples are immutable and can be heterogeneous.

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Key Term: Mutable

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An object that can be changed after its creation.