{"id":11052,"date":"2025-09-05T11:06:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/?p=11052"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:06:24","slug":"data-structures-in-python-guide-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/data-structures-in-python-guide-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Structures in Python: A Complete Guide for Beginners and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, I&#8217;m going to go through the <strong>data structures in Python<\/strong>, tell you what they are useful for, show you how they relate to real life, and give you a detailed overview of <strong>list vs tuple vs set vs dictionary<\/strong>. By the end of this post, you will understand Python data structures and know which one to use when.<\/p>\n<p>When I first started learning Python, I often heard about data structure. At first the term felt overwhelming, but I quickly understood that they are just what they say: a way to organize, store, and manipulate data efficiently. No matter if you are trying to solve programming challenges, building machine learning models , or creating web applications, data structures will be an integral part of writing clean, optimized, and powerful programs in Python.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd11 What are Data Structures in Python?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11054\" style=\"width: 684px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Data-Structures-in-Python-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"684\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Data-Structures-in-Python-1.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Data-Structures-in-Python-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Data-Structures-in-Python-1-380x214.webp 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Data Structures in Python<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A <strong>data structure<\/strong> is just a way that you can store and organize data so that it can be used efficiently. Since Python, among the most beginner friendly programming languages, has <strong>built in data structures<\/strong> (lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries), as well as <strong>advanced data structures<\/strong> (like stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, and graphs, through libraries or custom implementations), are pretty awesome.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 In summary, <strong>data structures in python = containers for data + mapping between the data structures<\/strong> and rules for how to use them efficiently.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc2 Types of Data Structures in Python<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11055\" style=\"width: 896px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Types-of-Data-Structures-in-Python.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"896\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Types-of-Data-Structures-in-Python.webp 1304w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Types-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Types-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-1024x531.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Types-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-768x398.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Types-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-380x197.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Types-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-800x415.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Types-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-1160x601.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Types of Data Structures in Python<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1806\">Python offers two main categories:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1872\"><strong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1839\">Built-in Data Structures<\/strong> (directly available in Python)\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1884\">List<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1897\">Tuple<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1908\">Set<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1926\">Dictionary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1999\"><strong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1963\">User-defined Data Structures<\/strong> (can be implemented using Python)\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2012\">Stack<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2025\">Queue<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2044\">Linked List<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2056\">Tree<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2069\">Graph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2099\">Let\u2019s go deeper into each.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Lists in Python<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2270\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/tutorials\/python\/python-list-methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2141\">list<\/strong> <\/a>is one of the most commonly used data structures in Python. It\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2267\">ordered, mutable (can be changed), and allows duplicates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2286\">Example:<\/h3>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"python\">fruits = [\"apple\", \"banana\", \"mango\"]\r\nfruits.append(\"orange\")  \r\nprint(fruits)  # ['apple', 'banana', 'mango', 'orange']\r\n<\/pre>\n<p data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2524\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2438\">Use Case<\/strong>: When you need a dynamic collection where items can be modified, added, or removed.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc Tuples in Python<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2643\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/tutorials\/python\/tuples-in-python\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2568\">tuple<\/strong><\/a> is similar to a list but <strong data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2607\">immutable<\/strong> (cannot be changed once created).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2659\">Example:<\/h3>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"python\">colors = (\"red\", \"blue\", \"green\")\r\nprint(colors[1])  # blue\r\n<\/pre>\n<p data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2841\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2750\">Use Case<\/strong>: When you want a collection of items that should remain constant throughout the program.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd11 Sets in Python<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2971\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/tutorials\/python\/python-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2881\">set<\/strong><\/a> is an <strong data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2931\">unordered collection of unique elements<\/strong>. It automatically removes duplicates.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2987\">Example:<\/h3>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"python\">numbers = {1, 2, 3, 3, 4}\r\nprint(numbers)  # {1, 2, 3, 4}\r\n<\/pre>\n<p data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3153\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3076\">Use Case<\/strong>: When uniqueness matters (like storing unique IDs or removing duplicates).<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcd6 Dictionaries in Python<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3334\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/dictionary-in-python\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3208\">dictionary<\/strong><\/a> is an <strong data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3258\">unordered collection of key-value pairs<\/strong>. It\u2019s like a real-world dictionary: a word (key) and its meaning (value).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3350\">Example:<\/h3>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"python\">student = {\"name\": \"John\", \"age\": 21, \"grade\": \"A\"}\r\nprint(student[\"name\"])  # John\r\n<\/pre>\n<p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3563\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3465\">Use Case<\/strong>: When you need to map relationships (like storing user profiles, configurations, or JSON data).<\/p>\n<h2>\u2696\ufe0f List vs Tuple vs Set vs Dictionary in Python<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3658\">Let\u2019s compare them side by side:<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 363px;\" width=\"669\" data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"4029\">\n<thead data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3712\">\n<tr data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3712\">\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>List<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tuple<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Set<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dictionary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3846\">\n<td data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3784\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ordered?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3792\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3800\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3807\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u274c No<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3846\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u274c No (in Python &lt;3.7), \u2705 Yes (3.7+)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3896\">\n<td data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3864\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mutable?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3872\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3872\" data-end=\"3879\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u274c No<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3887\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3896\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2705 Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3966\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3918\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Allows Duplicates?<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3926\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3934\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3941\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u274c No<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3966\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u274c Keys must be unique<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"4029\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"3985\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Indexed Access?<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"3993\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4001\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4008\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u274c No<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4029\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2705 Access via keys<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4054\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4052\">Rule of Thumb:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4106\">Use <strong data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4070\">lists<\/strong> when you need order + mutability.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4148\">Use <strong data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4123\">tuples<\/strong> for fixed collections.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4183\">Use <strong data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4163\">sets<\/strong> for unique items.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4237\">Use <strong data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4206\">dictionaries<\/strong> for key-value relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\ud83e\uddf0 Advanced Data Structures in Python<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4414\">While the built-in ones are great, Python also allows us to create <strong data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4382\">complex data structures<\/strong> for advanced problem-solving.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4458\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/python-algorithm-implement-two-stacks-array\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stack<\/a> (LIFO \u2013 Last In, First Out)<\/h3>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"python\">stack = []\r\nstack.append(10)\r\nstack.append(20)\r\nprint(stack.pop())  # 20\r\n<\/pre>\n<h3 data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4589\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/queue-in-data-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queue<\/a> (FIFO \u2013 First In, First Out)<\/h3>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"python\">from collections import deque\r\nqueue = deque([1, 2, 3])\r\nqueue.append(4)\r\nprint(queue.popleft())  # 1\r\n<\/pre>\n<h3 data-start=\"4706\" data-end=\"4750\">3. Linked List (Custom Implementation)<\/h3>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"python\">class Node:\r\n    def __init__(self, data):\r\n        self.data = data\r\n        self.next = None\r\n<\/pre>\n<h3 data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4881\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/trees-in-data-structures-ultimate-cheat-sheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trees<\/a> &amp; Graphs<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4947\">Handled via libraries like <strong data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4921\">networks<\/strong> or by building classes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4949\" data-end=\"5066\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4951\" data-end=\"4963\">Use Case<\/strong>: When working with algorithms, data science, or AI, these advanced data structures become essential.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udfaf Real-Life Examples of Data Structures in Python<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11056\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Real-Life-Examples-of-Data-Structures-in-Python.webp\" alt=\"data structures in python\" width=\"608\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Real-Life-Examples-of-Data-Structures-in-Python.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Real-Life-Examples-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Real-Life-Examples-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Real-Life-Examples-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Real-Life-Examples-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-380x253.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Real-Life-Examples-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Real-Life-Examples-of-Data-Structures-in-Python-1160x773.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Real-Life Examples of Data Structures in Python<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>List<\/strong> \u2192 Items in a shopping cart on an e-commerce site<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuple<\/strong> \u2192 Latitude and Longitude<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set <\/strong>\u2192 Unique student roll numbers in a class<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dictionary<\/strong> \u2192 Storing user login info (i.e. {&#8220;username&#8221;: &#8220;john&#8221;, &#8220;password&#8221;: &#8220;xyz&#8221;})<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stack<\/strong> \u2192 History of pages visited via back button in browser<\/li>\n<li><strong>Queue<\/strong> \u2192 Call Centre waitlist system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\ud83d\ude80 Why Mastering Data Structures in Python is Important<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11057\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11057\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mastering-Data-Structures-in-Python-is-Important.webp\" alt=\"data structures in python\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mastering-Data-Structures-in-Python-is-Important.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mastering-Data-Structures-in-Python-is-Important-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mastering-Data-Structures-in-Python-is-Important-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mastering-Data-Structures-in-Python-is-Important-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mastering-Data-Structures-in-Python-is-Important-380x253.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mastering-Data-Structures-in-Python-is-Important-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mastering-Data-Structures-in-Python-is-Important-1160x773.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mastering Data Structures in Python is Important<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Efficiency<\/strong> \u2192 Using the proper data structures = faster code<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalability <\/strong>\u2192 Helps with big data (real world applications)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interview Prep<\/strong> \u2192 Important for coding interviews<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foundation of AI &amp; ML<\/strong> \u2192 Libraries like NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow all based on data structures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u2705 Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5867\" data-end=\"6137\">Understanding <strong>data structures in Python<\/strong> is like unlocking the foundation of programming. Understanding the simplest ones &#8211; <strong>lists<\/strong>, <strong>tuples<\/strong>, <strong>sets<\/strong>, <strong>dictionaries<\/strong> &#8211; and the advanced versions such as <strong>stacks<\/strong>, <strong>queues<\/strong>, <strong>trees<\/strong>, use them all in order to write clean, efficient, and scalable programs.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Keep this in mind: <strong>List vs Tuple vs Set vs Dictionary<\/strong> are the simplest ones.\u00a0 When you truly learn any of them, it is when you understanding when to use the right one, in the right place.<\/p>\n<p>So, next time you start your project in Python, think about it. What will be the best <strong>data structure<\/strong> for my problem?\u00a0 Your code (and future self) will thank you.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/data-structure-and-algorithm-guide\/\">Data Structures and Algorithms: From Basics to Advanced<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/python-list-sorting-guide\/\">How to Sort a List in Python: A Complete Guide with Examples<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/python-dictionary-7-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Python Dictionaries: 7 Surprising Ways They Make Your Code Smarter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, I&#8217;m going to go through the data structures in Python, tell you what they are useful for, show you how they relate to real life, and give you a detailed overview of list vs tuple vs set vs dictionary. 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