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What happens when you use the str variable name in your Python code?
What happens when you use the str variable name in your Python code?
- The `str` variable name will not impact the functionality of the built-in `str` data type.
- Python will use the `str` variable name to refer to a string data type.
- You will not be able to use the built-in `str` type for creating strings.
- Your code will run, but you will lose the ability to use the built-in `str` type within the scope of the `str` variable. (correct)
How do you add an item to an existing Python list named my_list?
How do you add an item to an existing Python list named my_list?
- `my_list + item`
- `my_list.insert(0, item)`
- `my_list.append(item)` (correct)
- `item.append(my_list)`
What is the significance of Python's "silent treatment" when it comes to variable naming?
What is the significance of Python's "silent treatment" when it comes to variable naming?
- Your program will run smoothly, but the behavior might be unpredictable. (correct)
- The interpreter will print a warning message but let the program continue.
- The interpreter will throw a loud error message, alerting you to the problem.
- The interpreter will halt execution and abort the program.
Why is shadowing a built-in type in Python a potential issue?
Why is shadowing a built-in type in Python a potential issue?
Which of these variable names would NOT shadow a built-in Python type?
Which of these variable names would NOT shadow a built-in Python type?
Flashcards
How do you add an item to a Python list?
How do you add an item to a Python list?
The append() method adds an item to the end of an existing list.
What does the append() method do?
What does the append() method do?
The append() method adds an item to the end of a list, and the element you are appending becomes the last element.
What happens if you name a variable the same as a Python keyword?
What happens if you name a variable the same as a Python keyword?
If you use a variable name that is the same as a built-in function or type, Python will use the variable's value instead. The original function or type becomes unavailable.
Why should you avoid naming a variable the same as a Python keyword?
Why should you avoid naming a variable the same as a Python keyword?
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What is a string?
What is a string?
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Study Notes
Python List Methods
list.append(item)is the correct method to add an item to a list in Python.
Python Variable Naming
- Avoid naming a variable
strbecause it will overwrite the built-instrtype. This causes the Python interpreter to silently ignore your variable assignments.
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Test your knowledge of Python list methods and variable naming conventions. Understand how to properly append items to a list and avoid overwriting built-in types. Get ready to enhance your Python programming skills with this quiz!
