What are some examples of deep copy in Python?

Can you explain what deep copy means in Python?

Sure! A deep copy creates a new object that is a copy of the original object, along with all objects referenced by it.

How is deep copy different from shallow copy?

A shallow copy creates a new object but inserts references into it to the objects found in the original. Changes to mutable objects in the original will affect the shallow copy.

Can you show me an example of deep copy in Python?

Absolutely! You can use the copy module. Here's an example:

import copy
original = [1, 2, [3, 4]]
deep_copied = copy.deepcopy(original)
original[2][0] = 'changed'
print(deep_copied)  # Output: [1, 2, [3, 4]]

What are some use cases for deep copy?

Deep copy is useful when you need to duplicate complex objects without affecting the original, especially in data manipulation or when working with nested structures.