Python’s del: Remove References From Scopes and Containers

Python’s del statement will allow you to remove names and references from different namespaces. It’ll also allow you to delete unneeded items from your lists and keys from your dictionaries. If you want to learn how to use del in your Python code, then this tutorial is for you. The del statement empowers you to better manage memory resources in your code, making your programs more efficient.

To get the most out of this tutorial, you should be familiar with Python’s built-in data types, specifically lists and dictionaries. You should also know the basics of classes and object-oriented programming in Python.