This article answers a number of questions how to accomplish different things with a Python array in one line. By studying these questions, you’ll become a better coder. So, let’s roll up your sleeves and get started!

Python One Line Print Array

If you just want to know the best way to print an array (list) in Python, here’s the short answer:

• Pass a list as an input to the print() function in Python.
• Use the asterisk operator * in front of the list to “unpack” the list into the print function.
• Use the sep argument to define how to separate two list elements visually.

Here’s the code:

# Create the Python List

lst = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] # Use three underscores as separator

print(*lst, sep='___')

# 1___2___3___4___5 # Use an arrow as separator

print(*lst, sep='-->')

# 1-->2-->3-->4-->5

Try It Yourself in Our Interactive Code Shell:

This is the best and most Pythonic way to print a Python array list. If you still want to learn about alternatives—and improve your Python skills in the process of doing so—read the following tutorial!

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Python If Else One Line Array

The most basic ternary operator x if c else y returns expression x if the Boolean expression c evaluates to True. Otherwise, if the expression c evaluates to False, the ternary operator returns the alternative expression y.

Here’s a minimal example:

var = 21 if 3<2 else 42

# var == 42

While you read through the article to boost your one-liner power, you can listen to my detailed video explanation:

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Python One Line For Loop Array

How to Write a For Loop in a Single Line of Python Code?

There are two ways of writing a one-liner for loop:

• Method 1: If the loop body consists of one statement, simply write this statement into the same line: for i in range(10): print(i). This prints the first 10 numbers to the shell (from 0 to 9).
• Method 2: If the purpose of the loop is to create a list, use list comprehension instead: squares = [i**2 for i in range(10)]. The code squares the first ten numbers and stores them in the array list squares.

Let’s have a look at both variants in more detail in the following article:

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Python Iterate Array One Line

How to iterate over an array in a single line of code?

Say, you’ve given an array (list) lst and you want to iterate over all values and do something with them. You can accomplish this using list comprehension:

lst = [1, 2, 3]

squares = [i**2 for i in lst]

print(squares)

# [1, 4, 9]

You iterate over all values in the array lst and calculate their square numbers. The result is stored in a new array list squares.

You can even print all the squared array values in a single line by creating a dummy array of None values using the print() function in the expression part of the list comprehension statement:

[print(i**2) for i in lst] '''

1

4

9 '''

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Python Fill Array One Line

Do you want to fill or initialize an array with n values using only a single line of Python code?

To fill an array with an integer value, use the list multiplication feature:

array = [0] * 10

print(array)

# [0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0]

This creates an array of ten elements filled with the value 0. You can also fill the array with other elements by replacing the 0 with the desired element—for example, [None] * 10 creates a list of ten None elements.

Python Initialize Array One Line

There are many ways of creating an array (list) in Python. Let’s get a quick overview in the following table:

Code	Description
[]	Square bracket: Initializes an empty list with zero elements. You can add elements later.
[x1, x2, x3, … ]	List display: Initializes an empty list with elements x1, x2, x3, … For example, [1, 2, 3] creates a list with three integers 1, 2, and 3.
[expr1, expr2, ... ]	List display with expressions: Initializes a list with the result of the expressions expr1, expr2, … For example, [1+1, 2-1] creates the list [2, 1].
[expr for var in iter]	List comprehension: applies the expression expr to each element in an iterable.
list(iterable)	List constructor that takes an iterable as input and returns a new list.
[x1, x2, ...] * n	List multiplication creates a list of n concatenations of the list object. For example [1, 2] * 2 == [1, 2, 1, 2].

You can play with some examples in our interactive Python shell:

Exercise: Use list comprehension to create a list of square numbers.

Let’s dive into some more specific ways to create various forms of lists in Python.

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Python Filter Array One Line

How can you filter an array in Python using an arbitrary condition?

The most Pythonic way of filtering an array is the list comprehension statement [x for x in list if condition]. You can replace condition with any function of x you would like to use as a filtering criterion.

For example, if you want to filter all elements that are smaller than, say, 10, you’d use the list comprehension statement [x for x in list if x<10] to create a new list with all list elements that are smaller than 10.

Here are three examples of filtering a list:

• Get elements smaller than eight: [x for x in lst if x<8].
• Get even elements: [x for x in lst if x%2==0].
• Get odd elements: [x for x in lst if x%2].

lst = [8, 2, 6, 4, 3, 1] # Filter all elements <8

small = [x for x in lst if x<8]

print(small) # Filter all even elements

even = [x for x in lst if x%2==0]

print(even) # Filter all odd elements

odd = [x for x in lst if x%2]

print(odd)

The output is:

# Elements <8

[2, 6, 4, 3, 1] # Even Elements

[8, 2, 6, 4] # Odd Elements

[3, 1]

This is the most efficient way of filtering an array and it’s also the most Pythonic one.

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At Gamescom 2020, Cyanide Studios announced it would be releasing Blood Bowl 3 on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms early on in 2021.

The third entry in the violent turn-based strategy series set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe (and based on the board game of the same name) brings together 12 races – each with their own arena and cheerleaders. It’ll also include a campaign, multiplayer modes and there’s post-launch content planned.

If you haven’t played one of these games before, it’s loosely based on American football. You take on the role of the coach who instructs each player on the field and must lead the team to victory. Here are some screenshots, courtesy of the Steam page:

Take a look at the trailer above and tell us in the comments if this is the turn-based sports fix you’ve been seeking on Switch.

Earlier this month, Thunderful CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson confirmed Image & Form’s new game – The Gunk, wouldn’t be coming to the Switch, as it’s exclusive to Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Windows PC and Game Pass.

If you were still hopeful it might one day arrive on the hybrid system (considering the developer’s ties with Nintendo platforms), it really won’t be happening. In a recent interview with our sister site Pure Xbox, the game’s director, Ulf Hartelius, doubled-down on Sigurgeirsson’s previous comments – stating how it would be “permanently exclusive” to Microsoft’s platforms.

Since making this game is such a big step for us we knew we wanted to find a strong partner and Microsoft had been excited about it since our earliest conversations. And yes, it will be permanently exclusive for Windows 10 and the Xbox consoles. The gunk itself is using an advanced rendering technique that should benefit a lot from the added power of the Series X. It will also be a lot easier to get the game world as lush and vibrant as we’re aiming for.

This is a one-time exclusive deal and the team has already reassured Nintendo fans it will continue making SteamWorld games for the Switch – as previously stated by Sigurgeirsson:

SteamWorld is indeed closely associated with Nintendo. And we certainly haven’t made our last SteamWorld game. Nintendo Switch (and future Nintendo consoles) are natural parts of those plans.

To read more about The Gunk, view the full interview on Pure Xbox. Were you hoping to see this particular game on Switch? Are you relieved to hear SteamWorld will still be associated with Nintendo platforms moving forward? Tell us below.

Arguably the biggest and best announcement of last month’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase was when we found out Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer would be receiving brand new content in the form of three DLC packs.

The first pack was released on the same day, and now Nintendo has reminded us that the Melody Pack is also available. It adds 39 songs to the game! Here’s the full rundown from the press release:

This fresh DLC features 39 newly added songs and remixes for you to move and groove to, and these tracks can be changed at any time as you venture through Hyrule. Join Link, Zelda and an assortment of quirky characters as you adventure to the beat of newly added songs while exploring procedurally generated dungeons and a lively randomized overworld.

The Melody Pack is available individually for $5.99 or can be obtained by purchasing the season pass for $14.99 (or your regional equivalent). The third pack containing additional story content is due to arrive before the end of October.

Will you be trying out the new DLC pack that’s just been released in Cadence of Hyrule? Leave a comment down below.

Robert Pattinson – one of the stars in Christopher Nolan’s latest film Tenet (and obviously the new Batman) – was recently asked by GameSpot Universe to reveal his favourite game of all-time. It happens to be Square’s 1997 PlayStation hit, Final Fantasy VII.

“Mine I think is a lot of people’s favorite game: Final Fantasy VII.”

Perhaps more interesting was the follow-up fact he shared – revealing how a certain in-game event (spoiler alert) was one of the “only times” that made him cry in his life. If you’ve played through this particular entry before, you might have already guessed the specific scene in the game where Robert shed some tears. It’s the part when the villain Sephiroth kills Aeris:

“Still one of the most… probably one of the only times I’ve cried in my life is when Aeris dies… My first love.”

If you’ve never had the chance to play Final Fantasy VII, it’s now available on the Switch eShop for $15.99. It also comes with some additional features that make the game much easier.

What do you think of Pattinson’s favourite game? Has a video game ever made you cry before? Tell us down below.