Appending Elements to a Tuple

Using the + Operator

In this example, we create a new tuple appended_tuple by concatenating the original_tuple with a tuple containing the new element. Note the comma after new_element.

Using the += Operator

In this case, original_tuple is reassigned to a new tuple created by concatenating the original tuple with a tuple containing the new element. While this code achieves the desired result, it can be confusing because it may appear that the original tuple is being modified in place when, in fact, it’s not. To maintain clarity, it’s better to use the + operator as shown earlier.

Using the tuple() Constructor

It is less efficient than using the + operator, especially when dealing with large tuples, because it involves creating new objects.

In this article, we will explore how to append elements to a tuple in Python. Appending elements to a tuple in Python may additionally seem counterintuitive due to the immutability of tuples.