Why does this Python code insert a new value to a str list but raise exception for an integer list?

Question

try:
s = ['a', 'c']
n = [0, 2]
s[1:1] = 'b'
n[1:1] = 1
except:
pass
print(s[1], n[1])

# result: b 2

Answer 1

slicing expects a sequence.
A String ls a sequence but an Integer is not.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Jan Markus
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Answer 4

Jan Markus Thanks for the details! This snippet was a sololearn match challenge, that’s why it is a little bit strange. I just wanted to be sure I understand the solution.

Answer 5

Oma Falk Very clear and concise, thanks!