Updating a specific list in a list of lists in Python

Asked Jan 01 '21 at 01:32

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When I try to update a specific list in a list of lists, all the lists are updated. Can someone explain how instead only a specific list can be updated?

a = [[]]*55 
a[0].append(5)

asked Jan 01 '21 at 01:32

Andrew

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You guys pushing hard to make that take the lead as the most-duplicated Python question... – superb rain Jan 01 '21 at 01:36
S/O - prob. can consider FAQ list like this. :-) to save some energy/time. – Daniel Hao Jan 01 '21 at 02:16

Updating a specific list in a list of lists in Python

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