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Essential Python Data Structures

The document outlines essential Python data structures, including lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets, arrays, and strings, each with their unique characteristics and examples. Lists are changeable and ordered, tuples are immutable and efficient, dictionaries provide key-value storage, and sets store unique elements. Additionally, it includes a quick reference table summarizing the best use cases and key features of each structure.

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Essential Python Data Structures

The document outlines essential Python data structures, including lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets, arrays, and strings, each with their unique characteristics and examples. Lists are changeable and ordered, tuples are immutable and efficient, dictionaries provide key-value storage, and sets store unique elements. Additionally, it includes a quick reference table summarizing the best use cases and key features of each structure.

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# Essential Python Data Structures

## Core Collections

### Lists
- Changeable ordered sequences
- Stores any data type
- Example: `items = [1, "apple", True]`

### Tuples
- Unchangeable ordered sequences
- Lightweight and efficient
- Example: `coordinates = (4, 7)`

### Dictionaries
- Key-value storage
- Instant lookup capability
- Example: `profile = {"name": "Alex", "score": 95}`

### Sets
- Stores unique elements
- Optimized for membership tests
- Example: `unique_ids = {101, 102, 103}`

## Specialized Types

### Arrays
- Single-type numeric storage
- Memory efficient
- Example: `temps = array('d', [22.1, 18.5])`

### Strings
- Fixed text sequences
- Rich text methods
- Example: `greeting = "Hello there"`

## Quick Reference

| Structure | Best For | Key Feature |


|------------|--------------------------|-----------------------|
| List | Modifiable collections | Flexible, ordered |
| Tuple | Constant data | Immutable, fast |
| Dictionary | Instant data access | Key-value pairs |
| Set | Unique items | Automatic duplicates removal |
| Array | Numeric data | Type-specific |
| String | Text processing | Immutable characters |

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