Python - add list items

In this article, we would like to show you how to add items to the lists in Python.

1. Append items at the end of the list

In this example, we use append() method to add an item at the end of the list.

my_list = ['A', 'B', 'C']
my_list.append('D')

print(my_list)  # ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']

Output:

['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']

2. Insert items at the specified index

In this example, we use insert() method to insert an item at the specified index.

my_list = ['A', 'B', 'C']
my_list.insert(1, 'X')

print(my_list)  # ['A', 'X', 'B', 'C']

Output:

['A', 'X', 'B', 'C']