What are some common operations I can perform on collections in programming?

What are some common operations I can perform on collections in programming?

Common operations on collections include adding, removing, searching, and sorting elements.

Can you give me examples of how to add and remove items?

Sure! To add an item, you can use methods like append() in Python lists or add() in Java sets. To remove, you can use remove() or pop() in Python.

What about searching for items in a collection?

You can search for items using methods like index() in lists or contains() in sets. In databases, you might use queries.

How do sorting operations work?

Sorting can be done using methods like sort() in Python or Collections.sort() in Java. They typically arrange items in ascending or descending order.