Explain list vs tuple in Python
Overview
This question evaluates understanding of Python sequence types, specifically differences in mutability, hashing ability, memory footprint, and iteration and performance characteristics.
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Jan 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
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In Python:
- What are the key differences between a list and a tuple ?
- When would you prefer using a tuple over a list?
- What are the performance and safety implications (mutability, hashing, memory, iteration) that matter in production code?