Python Strings Are NOT What You Think!! #python #programming #coding

This video explains the answer to a poll I held in which string are immutable.

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[philstanton]

I like your content, Im about to graduate with a cs degree and I think your vids are really informative for intermediate programmers.

[awaisanimation]

Finally, I can now understand what is mutable and immutable in Python.

[Turbogames_tuwr_old]

I also remember finding this poll like when it was 11 seconds old
I remember people saying "bro the replace function doesn't do anything" and "the 3rd line doesnt change anything" bc i put 1bcdef
I understood the latter but not the first one

[notjustforme]

You don't assign the results to x. x.replace doesn't modify the string. x = x.replace does.

You can't update strings in python; only reassign them. Strings are immutable.

[pyp]

I remember I had an issue where I couldn't replace a character when I called the replace method and couldn't get it to work. Then I did something like "var_name = var_name.replace(a, b)". And I of course got it to work.

[karim_ghibli]

My thoughts watching the video: "Well, it's an obvious little 'gotcha' question, the x.replace doesn't change x, so it should be abcdef of course" 10 seconds later "ohhh, you little shit, you got me". 😂

[rogelioayus]

My thought said 1bc but I didn’t know callables can’t change variables unless it was called for

[yhwhlungs]

I was looking at the code like what is bro doing lines 2, 3?!?

[CM-xroq]

You youtubers need to stop the 'it's not what you think' intro. Just because another popular channel uses that catch phrase, it doesn't mean that it will automatically make your channel explode with subscribers. You know what makes a channel gain popularity? Good content, released on a consistent schedule, covering an interesting topic. You have those points covered, so it's not necessary to copy another channel's annoying catch phrase.

But, i appreciate your videos. Keep them coming!

[nobodyofconsequence]

like I'd understand if people were going all in on B. That one is an understandable mistake. But C? come one, at least with the .replace method it's unusual in not effecting the original object!

[justaregularguy]

This is the best yt channel ever. I learned so much with you

[DigitalHandle]

I saw the def thing but didn't see the replace one, i kept saying B but at the last second i realized my problem

[FC]

It's the common mistake that almost every one makes and later realise it after debugging.

[softcoda]

Thanks for making these short but effective videos.

[gamingland]

those do not override data but return new data,
a example of a function that override data is reverse in list which reverse list order

[MgM-zfpw]

Why ??
Are should to assign with variable ?

[modley_the_m_guy]

before the end: it's "abc"

edit: knew it :)

[znoppen]

and you just expect me to know that I can't use replace like that?

[clipstobingeon]

Its nice seeing that most dont get the answer

[heatspace]

Never thought my texting reflexes would betray my brain, I thought it was B...