How do I copy lists in Python in an async application?

In Python, copying lists can be accomplished using various methods. However, in an asynchronous application, special care must be taken to ensure that the copied lists maintain their integrity, especially if they are shared across different coroutines.

Below are some common ways to copy lists:

  • Using the slice notation: `new_list = old_list[:]`
  • Using the `list()` constructor: `new_list = list(old_list)`
  • Using the `copy()` method: `new_list = old_list.copy()`
  • Using list comprehension: `new_list = [item for item in old_list]`
  • Using the `copy` module: `import copy` followed by `new_list = copy.copy(old_list)` for shallow copy or `new_list = copy.deepcopy(old_list)` for deep copy.

Here is an example of copying a list in an async context:

async def example_coroutine(): original_list = [1, 2, 3] copied_list = original_list[:] # Using slice notation await some_async_function() print(copied_list) # This will reflect the copied list

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