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Leah Kelly
4,141 Pointswhat is the difference between .remove() and del()???
they're both deleting items in a list, what's the diff?
2 Answers
Steven Parker
229,644 PointsThe main difference between these is how you identify what is to be deleted.
With .remove, you specify the contents of the item, and the first one that matches is deleted.
With del, you specify the specific item by index (or several items by index range).
Leah Kelly
4,141 Points😊 thanks, that makes more sense.
Steven Parker
229,644 PointsLeah Kelly — Glad to help. You can mark a question solved by choosing a "best answer".
And happy coding!