Shallow vs Deep Copying of Python Objects

Python’s assignment statements don’t copy objects as they do in some other programming languages. Instead, they create bindings between your variable names and objects. For immutable objects, this distinction usually doesn’t matter. However, when you work with mutable objects or containers of mutable items, you may need to create explicit copies or “clones” of these objects.

Explore the nuances of copying objects in Python and learn how to apply these techniques to manage mutable data structures effectively.