Question

Briefly explain how data abstraction works in regard to the Python list data type.

Very briefly mention what data abstraction means (in your own words!) in general as part of your answer.

Answer 1

Data abstraction refers to the process of providing only the necessary and essential information to the users and people of the outside world. This helps in hiding the unecessary details of the background to show the needed information which is required for running the code and program.

Abstraction in the Python means the same. It refers to the process of hiding how the real implementation of the application takes place and also emphasizing the usage part.

For example in Python's List type element, the data abstraction would work on showing the list of the places or cities from which the user would select the preferred option of city. The implementation regarding how the list type is working and which element no. would describe which state is a background information and is hidden for the outside users. This helps in increasing the effectivity of the data.