How Do Tuples Work in Python

A Tuple is a collection of Python objects separated by commas. In someways a tuple is similar to a list in terms of indexing, nested objects and repetition but a tuple is immutable unlike lists which are mutable. Note: In case your generating a tuple with a single element, make sure to add a comma after the element.

What are Python tuples good for?

11 Answers. Tuples are used whenever you want to return multiple results from a function. Since they’re immutable, they can be used as keys for a dictionary (lists can’t).

How are Python tuples stored in memory?

Tuple is stored in a single block of memory. Creating a tuple is faster than creating a list. Creating a list is slower because two memory blocks need to be accessed. An element in a tuple cannot be removed or replaced.

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