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Last time, we explored the world of Python Lists in great detail. If you missed it, you might still be dreaming of those flexible, changeable arrays. But today, we’re diving into something more stable: Tuples. Think of them as the solid, unchanging rock in the sea of flexible lists. Are you ready to learn about tuples? Let’s get started!<\/p>

What Are Tuples?<\/h1>

A tuple in Python is a collection of items that is ordered and immutable. Tuples are written with round brackets, and they can hold mixed data types. A tuple is a built-in Python data type that allows you to generate immutable value sequences. A tuple’s values or items may be of any type. This makes tuples handy for storing heterogeneous data, such as in a database entry.<\/p>

This Blog will take you deep into Python tuples<\/strong>, covering their essential features and usage cases. This understanding will enable you to develop more efficient and reliable programs by leveraging tuples.<\/p>

Example:<\/strong><\/p>

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my_tuple <\/span>=<\/span> (<\/span>1<\/span>, <\/span>"<\/span>apple<\/span>"<\/span>, <\/span>3.14<\/span>)<\/span><\/span>\nprint<\/span>(my_tuple)<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n#output<\/span><\/span>\n(<\/span>1<\/span>, <\/span>'<\/span>apple<\/span>'<\/span>, <\/span>3.14<\/span>)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>
Here, my_tuple<\/code> contains an integer, a string, and a float. Once defined, the elements of a tuple cannot be changed.<\/p>
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Getting Started With Python\u2019s tuple Data Type<\/h2>
The most basic sequence that Python has to offer is most likely the built-in tuple data type. Tuples have a fixed amount of elements they may hold and are immutable. Tuples can be used to represent a variety of sequences of values, such as records in a database table (name, age, and job), RGB colors (red, green, and blue), and Cartesian coordinates (x, y).<\/p>
The components in the underlying tuple are fixed, and the number of elements is fixed in all these use cases. These two qualities may be useful in a variety of circumstances. Think about the RGB color example, for instance:<\/p>
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green<\/span>=<\/span> (<\/span>255<\/span>, <\/span>0<\/span>, <\/span>0<\/span>)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>
After green has been defined, there is no need to modify or add any further elements. Why? Your variable name will be misleading if you alter the value of even one component, as you will no longer have a pure red color. Your color won’t be an RGB color if you add a new component. Therefore, tuples are ideal for representing this kind of data.<\/p>
Some of the most relevant characteristics of tuple<\/code> objects include the following:<\/p>