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In Python, you can sort a list using the sorted() function or the sort() method. The sorted() function returns a new sorted list, while the sort() method sorts the list in place.
Example: Using sorted()
numbers = [6, 9, 3, 1]sorted_numbers = sorted(numbers)print(sorted_numbers) # Output: [1, 3, 6, 9]print(numbers) # Output: [6, 9, 3, 1]Copied!âś•CopyExample: Using sort()
numbers = [6, 9, 3, 1]numbers.sort()print(numbers) # Output: [1, 3, 6, 9]Copied!âś•CopyKey Differences:
sorted(): Returns a new sorted list and does not modify the original list.
sort(): Modifies the original list in place and returns None.
Sorting with Custom Key:
You can use the key parameter to specify a function to be called on each list element prior to making comparisons.
words = ["banana", "pie", "Washington", "book"]sorted_words = sorted(words, key=len)print(sorted_words) # Output: ['pie', 'book', 'banana', 'Washington']Copied!âś•CopySorting in Reverse Order:
Both sorted() and sort() accept a reverse parameter to sort in descending order.
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