Solving the TypeError: 'int' object is not subscriptable in Python Nested Lists

Описание: Learn how to effectively handle nested lists in Python and avoid the common `TypeError` with this insightful guide.
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Understanding and Resolving the TypeError in Python Nested Lists

Python's flexibility allows developers to manage complex data structures like nested lists with ease. However, complications can arise, especially when trying to access data within these structures. One common error encountered is the TypeError: 'int' object is not subscriptable. In this guide, we will explore what causes this error in the context of nested lists and guide you through the steps to resolve it.

Introduction to Nested Lists

A nested list in Python is a list that contains other lists or tuples. This is particularly useful for organizing data in a structured manner. For example, the following variable, queryResult, is a nested list of tuples:

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In this structure, each entry consists of two elements: an integer and a string.

The Problem

Let's say you want to extract these elements and store them in a dictionary. Here’s a typical implementation that might lead to the TypeError mentioned:

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Why the Error Occurs

In the code snippet above, the error arises from misunderstanding how to navigate through the data structure:

The outer loop correctly iterates through the queryResult, assigning each tuple to record.

The inner loop then attempts to iterate over record, which is already a tuple of two elements.

This results in item being assigned the individual elements of the tuple (e.g., 1024 in the first iteration). Since integers cannot be indexed like lists, trying to access item[0] will throw a TypeError.

The Solution

Using Only the Outer Loop

Instead of nesting loops, you can directly access the elements of the tuple using the outer loop. Here’s the corrected code:

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Explanation of the Fix

In this revised approach:

We iterate over each record in queryResult.

record directly refers to each tuple (like (1024, 'jkhsasa97890')), which allows us to access its elements using their respective indices without further nesting.

By directly assigning record[0] and record[1] to the dictionary keys, you can cleanly handle the data without losing values.

Storing Data Effectively

If your intention was to continually store values into value4 without overwriting them during each loop iteration, consider using lists to collect the entries:

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Conclusion

Handling nested lists in Python can lead to pitfalls like the TypeError: 'int' object is not subscriptable. By understanding the structure of your data and avoiding unnecessary nested loops, you can extract and store values appropriately.

Avoiding errors like these is crucial in ensuring your Python programs run smoothly. With this guide, you should now feel confident in working with nested lists and extracting data without running into TypeError.