CYB 130 Wk 5 Discussion – Containers

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Day 3

Python lists are commonly used to store data types. Lists are a collection of information typically called a container. Think of a physical container that can hold all kinds of objects, not just one object of the same type. Python includes a built-in list type called a list. They can be managed by many built-in functions that help fill, iterate over, add to, and delete them.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Why is it useful to store information with different data types? When do you choose to use a list over a dictionary? Provide a code example that supports your comments.

Due Day 7

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.