Python lists: Sorting lists, either in-place or by creating new lists

The video tutorial explains two methods for sorting lists in Python: generating a new sorted list using the 'sorted' function and sorting an existing list in place with the 'sort' method. It covers default sorting for numbers and strings, custom sorting using the 'key' argument, and performance considerations for large lists. The tutorial also addresses handling lists with mixed data types using the 'key' function to avoid type errors.

What are the two ways to sort lists in Python?

Explain the difference between using the sorted function and the sort method.

How does the key argument in the sorted function affect sorting?

What happens when you try to sort a list containing both strings and integers?

Why might it be more efficient to sort a large list in place?