How do I deserialize lists in Python in pure Python?

Deserializing lists in Python can be accomplished using various methods. Below is a simple example demonstrating how to deserialize lists using pure Python.

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This example shows how to convert a serialized string back into a Python list.

import ast

# Serialized list as a string
serialized_list = "[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]"

# Deserializing the list
deserialized_list = ast.literal_eval(serialized_list)

# Output the deserialized list
print(deserialized_list)  # Output: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
        

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