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my_tuple = ("","","")
print("my_tuple:", my_tuple)
print()

# Accessing the first element of the tuple
print("my_tuple[0]:", my_tuple[0])
print()

# Tuple slicing
print("my_tuple[1:2]:", my_tuple[1:2])
print()

# Immutable Data Type, Tuple

A `tuple` is a data type in Python used to store multiple values in a specific order, similar to a `list`. However, unlike lists, tuples are *immutable*, meaning their contents cannot be changed after creation.

This immutability makes tuples ideal for storing fixed data, such as coordinates of a specific location or color values.


<br />

## How do you define a tuple?

A tuple is created by enclosing elements in parentheses `()` and separating each element with a comma `,`.

```python title="Tuple Declaration Example"
my_tuple = (1, 2, 3)

print(my_tuple)  # (1, 2, 3)
```

You can also define a tuple without parentheses by simply separating the values with commas.

```python title="Tuple Declaration without Parentheses Example"
my_tuple = 1, 2, 3

print(my_tuple)  # (1, 2, 3)
```

<br />

## How do you use a tuple?

Tuples are used to safely store values in a program that should not change.

For example, in a map-related program, you can use a tuple to store the latitude and longitude of a specific location.

```python title="Tuple Example"
# Latitude and longitude of New York
coordinates = (40.7128, 74.0060)

# Print the first element, 40.7128
print("Latitude of New York:", coordinates[0])

# Print the second element, 74.0060
print("Longitude of New York:", coordinates[1])
```

Tuples have 'immutability', meaning their contents cannot be changed once created. Therefore, it is impossible to change, add, or remove elements.

Immutable Data Type, Tuple

Immutable Data Type, Tuple

How do you define a tuple?

How do you use a tuple?

What is the correct characteristic of a tuple?