What is the pop method in Python?

What is the pop method in Python?

The pop method in Python is used to remove and return an item from a list at a specified index. If no index is specified, it removes and returns the last item.

Can you show me an example of how to use the pop method?

Sure! Here's an example:

my_list = [1, 2, 3, 4]
item = my_list.pop(2)
print(item)  # Output: 3
print(my_list)  # Output: [1, 2, 4]

What happens if I use pop on an empty list?

If you use pop on an empty list, it will raise an IndexError because there are no items to remove.

Can I use pop with dictionaries too?

Yes, dictionaries have a pop method as well, which removes a specified key and returns its value.