PYTHON PROGRAM • LISTS
Slice a List in Python
Learn slice a list in python with a short, executable Python example.
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
Input and expected output
Sample input
No input required
Sample output
[1, 3]
COMPLETE PYTHON PROGRAM
Complete Python implementation
values = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] print(values[1:5:2])
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EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE
[1, 3]
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PROGRAM EXPLANATION
Algorithm and explanation
- Initialize the sample values used to slice a list.
- Apply List and Slicing to compute the required result.
- Display the result for slice a list and compare it with the documented sample output.
This example of slice a list computes the result directly from the prepared sample data. It demonstrates List and Slicing and prints a deterministic result that can be checked against the sample output.
EFFICIENCY
Time and space complexity
Time complexity
O(n)
Auxiliary space
O(n)
DEBUGGING CHECKLIST
Common mistakes
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For slice a list, keep the data shape and value types consistent with List.
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Apply List in the same order shown by the algorithm; changing the order can change the result.
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Verify the final List and Slicing result against the sample before trying new data.
Try it yourself
Practice: Run the program with the sample input, predict its output, and then test one boundary case of your own.