find last index in list python code example

Example 1: python last element in list

# To get the last element in a list you use -1 as position
bikes = ['trek', 'redline', 'giant']
bikes[-1]
# Output:
# 'giant'

Example 2: how to get last item in list

# The smart way

list = ["first item", "second item", "third item"]
print(list[len(list) - 1])

# The proper way
print(list[-1])