Python Tip of the Day: Sort Lists with sorted()

Sort Lists with sorted()

Author: Jeremy Morgan
Published: November 21, 2024

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Need a sorted version of a list without altering the original? sorted() is your friend.

# Sorting a list
numbers = [5, 2, 9, 1]
sorted_numbers = sorted(numbers)
print(sorted_numbers)  # Output: [1, 2, 5, 9]
print(numbers)         # Original list remains unchanged

“Python Tip of the Day: Sort Lists with sorted()”

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