Introduction to Python: Part 4: Lists

In this video, we dive into Python lists—one of the most versatile and commonly used data types in Python programming. You'll learn what lists are, how they differ from other data types like sets, and how to create and manipulate them. We explore the process of creating lists using square brackets and list functions, as well as how to access elements through indexing and slicing, both with positive and negative indices.

The video also covers essential list operations such as append(), remove(), pop(), and sort(), and explains the performance considerations that come with working with lists, including why they can be slow and tips for optimizing them. Additionally, we discuss how to use step sizes and slicing techniques to extract specific elements from lists.