Removing Items from a Python List
Author: Newtum
This guide covers the primary methods for removing elements from a list in Python: `remove()`, `pop()`, and the `del` statement.
Using `list.remove()` to Remove by Value
The `.remove()` method searches for the first occurrence of a specified value and removes it from the list. It raises a `ValueError` if the item is not found.
Using `list.pop()` to Remove by Index
The `.pop()` method removes an item at a specific index and returns it. If no index is specified, it removes and returns the last item in the list.
Using the `del` Statement
The `del` statement can remove an item at a specific index or remove a slice of items. It doesn't return any value.