if statement python if list is empty code example

Example 1: check if list is empty python

my_list = list()
# Check if a list is empty by its length
if len(my_list) == 0:
    pass  # the list is empty
# Check if a list is empty by direct comparison (only works for lists)
if my_list == []:
    pass  # the list is empty
# Check if a list is empty by its type flexibility **preferred method**
if not my_list:
    pass  # the list is empty

Example 2: check if empty item in list python

if '' in list:
  # do stuff