Python Reference

Quick Reference

The Python list clear() method removes all the elements from a list.

Clear all Items From the List

The clear() method removes all the items from the list. The list itself remains, but will now be empty.

my_list = ["Ferrari", "Maserati", "Alfa Romeo"]
my_list.clear()

print(my_list)

Output

[]

Syntax

list.clear()

Python Notes:

  • The most recent major version of Python is Python 3; however, Python 2 is still in use and quite popular, although not being updated with anything other than security updates
  • Python uses new lines to complete a command, as opposed to other programming languages which often use semicolons or parentheses
  • Python relies on indentation, using whitespace to define scope, such as the scope of loops, functions, and classes; other programming languages often use curly-brackets for this purpose
  • Python string methods return new values, and DO NOT change the original string

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