Python – Unpack Tuples

1. What Does “Unpack Tuple” Mean?

Unpacking a tuple means taking values from a tuple and putting them into separate variables.

In simple words:
👉 One tuple → many variables

2. Simple Tuple Unpacking

The number of variables must match the number of values.

Example

3. Unpacking with Numbers

Example

4. Using Asterisk (*) for Unpacking

The * is used to collect extra values.

Example

Output:

5. Using * in Middle

Example

6. Unpacking with Loop (Real Use Case)

Example

7. Unpacking Returned Values

Functions can return tuples.

Example

8. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ Wrong Number of Variables

❌ Error.

✔ Fix:

❌ Forgetting * for Extra Items

✔ Correct:

9. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1: Unpack Student Info

Example 2: First and Rest

Example 3: Swap Using Tuple Unpacking

10. Summary (Unpack Tuples)

✔ Unpacking splits tuple into variables
✔ Number of values should match
✔ * collects extra values
✔ Very useful in loops and functions

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