What is the difference between list and tuple in Python?

Gihin Oha
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Joined: 2025-02-16 08:26:47
2025-02-16 08:58:12

I keep reading about the differences between lists and tuples in Python, but I’m still a little confused. I know that lists are mutable and tuples are immutable, but when should I actually use one over the other? Is there any performance benefit to using a tuple, or is it just for making sure the data doesn't change?

Any real-world examples where you would choose a tuple over a list (or vice versa) would be really helpful!