Python List: copy() Method

copy() Method

The copy() method returns a copy of a given list.

Visual Explanation:

Syntax:

new_list = list.copy()

Parameter: No parameters

Return Value from clear() method

Returns a new list. It doesn't modify the original list.

Equivalent Command of copy() method:

a[:]

Example 1: Copying a List

# colors list
colors = ['Red', 'Green', 'Black']
print("Original list:") 
print(colors) 
print("Copying the said list:")
new_colors = colors.copy()
print("Add an element to list:")
new_colors.append('White')
print("New list:",new_colors)

Output:

Original list:
['Red', 'Green', 'Black']
Copying the said list:
Add an element to list:
New list: ['Red', 'Green', 'Black', 'White']

Example 2: Copy List using slicing syntax

# colors list
colors = ['Red', 'Green', 'Black']
print("Original list:") 
print(colors) 
print("Copying the said list:")
new_colors = colors[:]
print("Add an element to list:")
new_colors.append('White')
print("New list:",new_colors)

Output:

Original list:
['Red', 'Green', 'Black']
Copying the said list:
Add an element to list:
New list: ['Red', 'Green', 'Black', 'White']

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