Python – Add List Items

1. What Does “Add List Items” Mean?

Adding list items means putting new values into a list.

Lists in Python are changeable, so we can easily add new items.

2. Add an Item Using append()

append() adds an item at the end of the list.

Example

Output:

3. Add an Item at a Specific Position (insert())

insert() adds an item at a given position (index).

Example

Output:

4. Add Multiple Items (extend())

extend() adds many items to the list.

Example

5. Add Items from Another List

You can also add items from one list to another.

Example

6. Add Items Using + Operator

The + operator joins two lists and creates a new list.

Example

7. Add Items Using Loop

You can add items one by one using a loop.

Example

8. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ Using append() with Multiple Items

❌ Error.

✔ Correct:

❌ Wrong Index in insert()

This will add item at the end, not error.

9. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1: Add City

Example 2: Add at Beginning

Example 3: Add Many Numbers

10. Summary (Add List Items)

✔ append() adds one item
✔ insert() adds at position
✔ extend() adds many items
✔ + joins two lists
✔ Lists are changeable

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