Initialize variables in one line? [duplicate]

Question

Is it possible do the following initializations in one line? As I am quite curious whether a shorter code is possible.

X = []
Y = []

Also Understanding multiple variable assignment on one line in Python, "variable, variable =" syntax in python? — Martijn Pieters
– Martijn Pieters, Commented Oct 9, 2014 at 15:29

vaultah · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-09 15:43:44Z

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You can initialize them using sequence unpacking (tuple unpacking in this case)

X, Y = [], []

because it's equivalent to

(X, Y) = ([], [])

You can also use a semicolon to join lines in your example:

X = []; Y = []

answered Oct 9, 2014 at 15:24

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falsetru · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-09 15:24:58Z

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You can use tuple unpacking (or multiple assignment):

X, Y = [], []

answered Oct 9, 2014 at 15:24

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