As we have seen in the previous lessons, Python supports the following data structures: lists, dictionaries, tuples, sets.
When to use a dictionary:
– When you need a logical association between a key:value pair.
– When you need fast lookup for your data, based on a custom key.
– When your data is being constantly modified. Remember, dictionaries are mutable.
When to use the other types:
– Use lists if you have a collection of data that does not need random access. Try to choose lists when you need a simple, iterable collection that is modified frequently.
– Use a set if you need uniqueness for the elements.
– Use tuples when your data cannot change.Many times, a tuple is used in combination with a dictionary, for example, a tuple might represent a key, because it’s immutable.
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