Python Set Methods

Master the essential methods for manipulating and working with Python sets efficiently.

add()
Adds an element to a set
set.add(element)
Essential

add()

Adds an element to a set

Essential

Example

Add an element to the fruits set:

fruits = {"apple", "banana"}
fruits.add("orange")

print(fruits)
# Output: {'apple', 'banana', 'orange'}

Definition and Usage

The add() method adds a single element to a set. If the element already exists, the set remains unchanged.

Syntax

set.add(element)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
element Required The element to add to the set. If it exists, no change occurs.