Why namedtuple is a Game-Changer for Python Developers

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namedtuple is a factory function from the collections module that creates a subclass of tuple with named fields. It combines the simplicity and immutability of tuples with the readability of accessing elements by name (like dictionaries or objects).

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Key Features of namedtuple

1. Named Fields: Access elements by name instead of index.
2. Immutability: Like tuples, namedtuple objects cannot be modified after creation.
3. Memory Efficiency: Uses less memory than a regular class or dictionary.
4. Convenience: Provides useful methods like _asdict() and _replace().

How to Create a namedtuple

To create a namedtuple, use the namedtuple function from the collections module. It takes two arguments:

1. The name of the new type (as a string).
2. A list of field names (as strings) or a single string with field names separated by spaces or commas.

from collections import namedtuple

# Define a namedtuple type
Person = namedtuple('Person', ['name'…