Python - More on Collections and Sequences

More on Collections and Sequences - Python module Y111

Lists, tuples and dictionaries are fundamental building blocks of Python. This module takes a look at some of the more advanced features of the use of these collection objects, assuming a prior knowledge of all the fundamental aspects of Python.

This topic is presented on public course Python Programming

Examples from our training material

2dli.py	List - multiple dimensions
coplist.py	List - copy through assignment
copy_levels	alias, shallow copy and deep copy comparison
cuber	using a callback to map a list
deepcop.py	List - deep copy
dsd	Python equivalent of Schwartzian transform
furlist.py	Further methods that run on lists - looking things up
indemo	Sorting a dictionary?
lirev.py	List - revision
namsort.py	Natural sorting of a list of strings
p162	Sample answer - module exercise
sal	Sorting in a non-standard way
shallowcop.py	List - shallow copy
slices	list slices - revision
unamsort.py	Sorting of a list of strings - user routine ignoring case

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Background information

Some modules are available for download as a sample of our material or under an Open Training Notes License for free download from http://www.training-notes.co.uk.

Topics covered in this module

Complex structures.
Copy and deepcopy.
More methods on lists.
User defined sorting.
Combining copying and comparing dictionaries.
Unicode handling.

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