Python List Sorting with sort and sorted

What is sort() and sorted() functions in Python?

Python provides two methods for sorting lists: sort() (which modifies the list in place) and sorted() (which returns a new sorted list). Both methods allow sorting in ascending or descending order.

Why to use the sort and sorted functions?

Sorting data is a common requirement for organizing and presenting information. In scenarios like preparing barangay records or lists, sorting helps display information in an accessible way.

Syntax

• list.sort() sorts the list in place.’
• sorted(list) returns a sorted copy without modifying the original.

list.sort(reverse=False)
sorted(list, reverse=False)

list.sort(reverse=False)

sorted(list, reverse=False)

Example

Let’s say we want to sort the donations for the barangay using the sort and sorted functions.

donations = [1500, 2000, 500, 3000, 1200]

# Sort donations in ascending order
donations.sort()
print("Sorted Donations:", donations)  # Output: [500, 1200, 1500, 2000, 3000]

# Sort donations in descending order
sorted_donations = sorted(donations, reverse=True)
print("Descending Sorted Donations:", sorted_donations)  # Output: [3000, 2000, 1500, 1200, 500]

donations = [1500, 2000, 500, 3000, 1200]

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# Sort donations in ascending order

donations.sort()

print("Sorted Donations:", donations)  # Output: [500, 1200, 1500, 2000, 3000]

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# Sort donations in descending order

sorted_donations = sorted(donations, reverse=True)

print("Descending Sorted Donations:", sorted_donations)  # Output: [3000, 2000, 1500, 1200, 500]