last element of python list 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: python list last element

my_list = ['red', 'blue', 'green']
# Get the last item with brute force using len
last_item = my_list[len(my_list) - 1]
# Remove the last item from the list using pop
last_item = my_list.pop() 
# Get the last item using negative indices *preferred & quickest method*
last_item = my_list[-1]
# Get the last item using iterable unpacking
*_, last_item = my_list

Example 3: python select last item in list

# Basic syntax:
your_list[-1]

# Example usage:
your_list = [1, 'amazing', 'list']
your_list[-1]
--> 'list'