After simple transformations, we now delve into Advanced Transformations. Let's implement some advanced transformations such as sorting our list. Python provides us with the sort
method for this purpose.
interests.sort()
would be used to sort the list. The sort
method will rearrange the items in the list in ascending order (alphabetically for string items).
Furthermore, to access specific data in our list, say the last element, we can use negative indices. The index -1
gives us the last element, -2
gives us the second last element, and so on. For example if we have a list of prime numbers (primes) and we wish to access the largest prime number below 100 we can use primes[-1]
.
Run the provided Python code to see these transformations in action.
Such advanced operations provide even more flexibility and control, allowing us to customize our data structure to precisely fit our needs. Whether it be in AI, withly sorted logistic data, finance, with chronologically ordered transactions, or other fields, these maneuvers are essential.
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if __name__ == "__main__":
interests = ['Computer Science', 'Programming', 'AI', 'Finance', 'Data Structures']
print('Original List:', interests)
interests.sort()
print('Sorted List:', interests)
primes = [2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31,37,41,43,47,53,59,61,67,71,73,79,83,89,97]
print('Last Prime Number below 100:', primes[-1])