On Jan 18, 8:18 am, "J. Peng" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Jan 18, 3:23 am, "J. Peng" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> what's the difference between an array and a list in python? > >> I see list has all features of array in C or perl. > >> so please tell me.thanks. > > > If you are new to Python, then where other languages may reach for an > > 'array', Python programs might organise data as lists. Lists are used > > much more than arrays in Python. you should find that is the case in > > tutorials/books too. > > >http://wiki.python.org/moin/PerlPhrasebook?highlight=%28perl%29 > > > - Paddy. > > Hi, > > From Core Python Programming book (btw I like this book) I know the > difference is that array can hold only one type (the C standard?), but > list can hold every type of object. But hmm, perl's array also can hold > every type of variables, why perl call it array and python call it list?
Similar ideas, different names. It happens. I guess 'under the hood' Python (& Perl?), arrays might be more like an implementation of what the C programmer might call a linked list, but even then there are differences as most linked list examples given in C tutorials are lists of the same type of object,.... - Paddy. > Also, if I understand it correctly, python's tuple is called as 'list' > in perl, so I'm somewhat confused about them. > > > P.S. if you know Perl then try: > > Yes I know some Perl. I have registered module on CPAN. > > thanks! -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
