What are some alternatives to queue in Python?

What are some alternatives to using a queue in Python?

There are several alternatives to using a queue in Python, such as using lists, deque from the collections module, or even priority queues.

Can you explain how to use deque as a queue?

Sure! You can use deque by importing it from the collections module. It allows you to append and pop items from both ends efficiently.

What about using lists? Are they a good option?

Lists can be used as queues, but they are less efficient for large datasets because inserting or removing elements from the front requires shifting all other elements.

What is a priority queue and how does it work?

A priority queue is a data structure where each element has a priority. Elements with higher priority are dequeued before those with lower priority, and you can implement it using the heapq module in Python.