Python – List Methods

1. What are List Methods?

List methods are built-in functions that help us work with lists easily.

They help us to:

• Add items

• Remove items

• Find items

• Sort items

2. append() – Add Item at the End

Adds one item at the end of the list.

Example

3. insert() – Add Item at Position

Adds an item at a specific index.

Example

4. extend() – Add Many Items

Adds all items from another list.

Example

5. remove() – Remove by Value

Removes the first matching value.

Example

6. pop() – Remove by Index

Removes item by index.
If index not given, removes last item.

Example

7. clear() – Remove All Items

Removes all items but keeps the list.

Example

8. index() – Find Position of Item

Returns the index of an item.

Example

9. count() – Count Item

Counts how many times an item appears.

Example

10. sort() – Sort the List

Sorts list in ascending order.

Example

11. reverse() – Reverse List Order

Reverses the order of the list.

Example

12. copy() – Copy a List

Creates a copy of the list.

Example

13. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ Expecting Method to Return List

❌ sort() returns None.

✔ Correct:

❌ Removing Item Not in List

✔ Fix:

14. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1: Add and Remove

Example 2: Sort Names

Example 3: Count Items

15. Summary (List Methods)

✔ List methods make work easy
✔ Append, insert, extend add items
✔ Remove, pop, clear delete items
✔ Sort and reverse change order
✔ Copy keeps list safe

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