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Python Arrays Guide

Python offers multiple ways to implement arrays, including the built-in list type, the array module for memory-efficient storage, and the NumPy library for advanced numerical computing. Lists are dynamic and can hold mixed data types, while the array module is suited for single data types. NumPy arrays provide powerful features for scientific computing, such as multi-dimensional support and vectorized operations.

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Python Arrays Guide

Python offers multiple ways to implement arrays, including the built-in list type, the array module for memory-efficient storage, and the NumPy library for advanced numerical computing. Lists are dynamic and can hold mixed data types, while the array module is suited for single data types. NumPy arrays provide powerful features for scientific computing, such as multi-dimensional support and vectorized operations.

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Arrays in Python

In Python, arrays can be implemented in multiple ways. The built-in list type is often used like an
array,
but Python also provides the array module for more memory-efficient storage of basic types. For
numerical and
scientific computing, the NumPy library offers powerful n-dimensional arrays.

1. Using Lists as Arrays


Lists in Python are dynamic and can hold elements of any type.
Example:
numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
print(numbers[0]) # Output: 1
numbers.append(6)
print(numbers) # Output: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

2. The array Module


The array module provides arrays of a single data type.
Example:
import array as arr
a = arr.array('i', [1, 2, 3])
a.append(4)
print(a) # array('i', [1, 2, 3, 4])
Type Codes:
'i' - integer
'f' - float
'u' - Unicode character

3. NumPy Arrays
NumPy arrays are highly efficient for numerical work.
Example:
import numpy as np
a = np.array([1, 2, 3])
print(a + 10) # [11 12 13]
Features:
- Supports multi-dimensional arrays
- Broadcasting
- Vectorized operations
- Advanced indexing & slicing

4. When to Use What


- Use lists for general-purpose containers with mixed data types.
- Use array module for memory-efficient storage of uniform data.
- Use NumPy arrays for numerical/scientific computing and performance.

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