In what situations is it preferable to use tuples in Python?

Tuples in Python are preferably used when:

• Storing multiple values together that should not change (tuples are immutable).
• Using as dictionary keys, since tuples are hashable, unlike lists.
• Returning multiple values from functions.
• Ensuring that data will not be accidentally modified.

Example:

# Returning multiple values from a function
def get_user():
    return "Alice", 30

name, age = get_user()
print(name, age)  # Alice 30