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python code check list empty

Python code example: python code check list empty

my_list = list()

# Check if a list is empty by its length
if len(my_list) == 0: 
  pass # the list is empty

# Check if a list is empty by direct comparison (only works for lists)
if my_list == []: 
  pass # the list is empty

# Check if a list is empty by its type flexibility **preferred method**
if not my_list: 
  pass # the list is empty

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