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A tuple<\/strong> is a collection data type in Python used to store multiple items in a single variable.
Tuples are ordered<\/strong>, immutable (unchangeable)<\/strong>, and allow duplicate values<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuples are similar to lists, but the main difference is that tuples cannot be modified after creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CREATING A TUPLE<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Tuples are created using round brackets ( )<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

numbers = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
A tuple can contain different data types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
mixed = (10, \"Python\", 3.14, True)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
SINGLE-ITEM TUPLE<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
To create a tuple with one item, you must add a comma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
single = (5,)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Without the comma, it is not considered a tuple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ACCESSING TUPLE ELEMENTS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Indexing works the same as lists. Index starts from 0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fruits = (\"Apple\", \"Banana\", \"Mango\")print(fruits[0])   # Apple
print(fruits[-1])  # Mango<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
SLICING A TUPLE<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
numbers = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
print(numbers[1:4])   # (2, 3, 4)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
TUPLES ARE IMMUTABLE<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
You cannot change, add, or remove elements after creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fruits = (\"Apple\", \"Banana\", \"Mango\")
# fruits[1] = \"Orange\"   # This will give an error<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
CONVERTING TUPLE TO LIST<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
If you need to modify a tuple, convert it into a list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fruits = (\"Apple\", \"Banana\", \"Mango\")temp = list(fruits)
temp[1] = \"Orange\"
fruits = tuple(temp)print(fruits)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
LOOPING THROUGH A TUPLE<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
numbers = (1, 2, 3)for num in numbers:
    print(num)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
COMMON TUPLE METHODS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Tuples have limited methods because they are immutable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
numbers = (1, 2, 3, 2, 4)print(numbers.count(2))   # Count occurrences
print(numbers.index(3))   # Find index<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
PACKING AND UNPACKING TUPLES<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Packing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
person = (\"Hira\", 25, \"Pakistan\")<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Unpacking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
name, age, country = person
print(name)
print(age)
print(country)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
WHEN TO USE TUPLES<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 When data should not change
\u2022 For fixed collections (coordinates, records, etc.)
\u2022 Faster than lists in some cases
\u2022 Can be used as dictionary keys (if containing immutable items)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IMPORTANT POINTS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Tuples are ordered and indexed
\u2022 Tuples are immutable
\u2022 Allow duplicate values
\u2022 Use parentheses ( )<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understanding tuples<\/strong> helps you work with fixed and secure data in Python programs.<\/p>\n\n\n
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