Difference Between List Tuple, And Dictionary In Python

Lists:

Mutable: Lists are mutable, that is, they can be changed once created.

Syntax: They can be created using square brackets [].

Example :

my_list = [1, 2, 3, 'a', 'b', 'c']

Main Features:

Sequential: Items in a sequence are arranged in order.

Active: The length of a sequence can change by adding or deleting items.

Ways: Different ways are available for modifying sequences through built-in functions like append(), extend(), pop() and remove().

Tuples:

Not changing: They are unchangeable, because when a tuple is made, the elements cannot be altered.

Syntax: Made by using () brackets.

Example: 

my_tuple = (1, 2, 3, 'a', 'b', 'c')

Main Features:

Organized: Tuples retain order as lists do.

Unchangeable: When a tuple is created, no elements can be altered.

Applications: tuples are commonly used for static groups of values like coordinates or settings.

Dictionaries:

Mutable: Mutable means that dictionaries allow adding, deleting or modifying key-value pairs.

Syntax: Curly braces {} are used to create a dictionary.

Example:

my_dict = {'key1': 'value1', 'key2': 'value2', 'key3': 'value3'}

Main Features:

Unordered: There is no specific order of elements guaranteed by dictionaries.

Key-Value Pairs: Each value in the dictionary is associated with a unique key.

Use Cases: The best option when it comes to representing mappings or associations between data.

Use Cases:

Lists: If you want an ordered collection of items that can be changed.

Tuples: In case you need an ordered collection of items that should not change.

Dictionaries: Use dictionaries for key-value mappings and associations.