The Python Quiz | What is the output of the code snippet below? a = [1, 2, 3] b = a a = a.append(5) print(b)

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Question #125

What is the output of the code snippet below?

a = [1, 2, 3]
b = a
a = a.append(5)
print(b)

When a is copied to b , Python create a reference from b to the list assigned to a . As a list is a mutable object, any changes done to the list is reflected when accessing the list from b . (stackoverflow.com/questions/2612802/how-to-clone-or-copy-...)

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What is the output of the code snippet below?
a = [1, 2, 3]
b = a.copy()
a = a.append(5)
print(b)

[1, 2, 3]

[1, 2, 3, 5]#python #python3 #pythonprogramming #learnpython
— The Python Quiz (@thepythonquiz) November 30, 2020

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