How to convert string into list in python

Question

I have string as:

myString = 'example'

How can I convert it into a list as :

lst = ['example']

in an efficient way?

either [s] or s.split() when s='example'. Although s.split() is much slower. — Vineeth Sai
– Vineeth Sai, Commented Jan 28, 2019 at 5:52

iz_ · Accepted Answer · 2019-01-28 05:38:59Z

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The most natural way is correct:

mystr = 'example'
lst = [mystr]

Also, don't name your variables str; it overrides the built-in str.

answered Jan 28, 2019 at 5:38

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syazwanSahdom · Accepted Answer · 2019-01-28 05:41:55Z

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you can use the append() function to achieve that:

lst = []
str = 'example'

lst.append(str)

answered Jan 28, 2019 at 5:41

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Prasanna P · Accepted Answer · 2019-01-28 05:57:30Z

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str='example'

l=list(str)

Now l will contain ['e', 'x', 'a', 'm', 'p', 'l', 'e']

answered Jan 28, 2019 at 5:57

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