why not arrays?

[Thomas Bartkus]

Because the "list" object covers all the functionality contained in the
traditional "array" structure. If it pleases you , you can ignore the
additional conveniences the list object offers and just treat it like an
ordinary array.

Unless, of course, what you are seeking are the joys associated with memory
allocation/deallocation :-)
Thomas Bartkus

"Rahul" <codedivine at gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi.
> I just wanted to know why arrays have not been included as a builtin
> datatype like lists or dictionaries? The numpy extension shows that it
> can be implemented. then why not include arrays in core python?
> rahul
>