What is the difference between list and tuple in Python?

Main differences between list and tuple in Python:

• Mutability: list is a mutable data type, elements can be added, removed, or changed; tuple is immutable, cannot be changed after creation.
• Syntax: lists are created with square brackets [], tuples with parentheses ().
• Usage: tuples are often used to store fixed sets of data where immutability is important, lists are used for dynamic collections.
• Performance: tuples occupy less memory and are slightly faster than lists.

Example:

my_list = [1, 2, 3]
my_list.append(4)  # list can be modified

my_tuple = (1, 2, 3)
# my_tuple[0] = 10  # will cause an error, tuple is immutable

Choosing between them depends on the task and whether data needs to be modified.