Python Tuples

Python Tuples

Tuples are used to store multiple items in a single variable. A tuple is a collection which is ordered and unchangeable (immutable).

Tuples are written with round brackets ().

thistuple = ("apple", "banana", "cherry")
print(thistuple)

Access Tuple Items

You can access tuple items by referring to the index number, inside square brackets, exactly like you do with lists!

thistuple = ("apple", "banana", "cherry")
print(thistuple[1]) // banana

Update Tuples (Workarounds)

Tuples are unchangeable, meaning that you cannot change, add, or remove items once the tuple is created.

But there is a workaround! You can convert the tuple into a list, change the list, and convert the list back into a tuple.

x = ("apple", "banana", "cherry")

//  Convert to list to modify
y = list(x)
y[1] = "kiwi"
//  Convert back to tuple
x = tuple(y)
print(x)