How do I clear a list in Python?

How do I clear a list in Python?

You can clear a list in Python using the clear() method. For example, my_list.clear() will remove all items.

Is there another way to clear a list?

Yes, you can also clear a list by reassigning it to an empty list, like this: my_list = [].

What happens to the original list if I do that?

If you reassign the list to an empty list, the original list will still exist if there are other references to it. Otherwise, it will be eligible for garbage collection.

Can I use the del statement to clear a list?

Yes, you can use del my_list[:] to remove all items from the list while keeping the list object itself.