Python Tuples

Features of a Tuple

A tuple is a collection of objects. It contains the following features:

• It is ordered
• It is NOT changeable
• It allows duplicate members
• Smaller and faster than a list

1) Create a Tuple

Use parenthesis to create a tuple.

2) Access items in a Tuple

Items in a tuple are accessed by index. You can also use slice notation.

3) Get the count of items in an Tuple

To get the count of items in a Tuple use the len() method

4) Check if an item exists in a Tuple

To check if an item exists in a Tuple use the in keyword

5) Loop through items in a Tuple

Use a for loop to loop though items in a Tuple.

6) Add items to a Tuple

Tuples are not changeable. To add an item to a Tuple you must create a new Tuple.