Index value

Definition

An index value refers to the position or location of an element within a sequence, such as a string or list. In Python, index values start from 0 for the first element and increase by one for each subsequent element.

Related terms

String: A string is a sequence of characters enclosed within quotation marks. It can be thought of as a line of text that can be manipulated and processed using various operations and methods.

Slicing: Slicing refers to extracting a portion (substring) from a string by specifying its starting and ending positions. It allows you to access specific parts of a string based on their index values.

Python: Python is a popular high-level programming language known for its simplicity and readability. It provides various built-in functions and libraries that make it easy to work with strings, among other data types.