How to Create a Set in Python

To create a set in Python, you can use the set() function or {} curly braces.

The following examples show how to create a set using two different methods in Python.

Using set() Function

We can use the set() function to create a set.

Let’s see how to use the set() function in Python:

# Create empty set
set_ = set()

# Add elements to set
set_.add(1)
set_.add(2)
set_.add(3)

# Show set
print(set_)

Output: 👇️

{1, 2, 3}

In this example, we use the set() function to create an empty set set_ and then add elements to it using the add() function. The output shows the set created using the set() function.

Using {} Curly Braces

We can use {} curly braces to create a set in Python.

Let’s see how to use {} curly braces in Python:

# Create set
set_ = {"a", "b", "c", "d"}

# Show set
print(set_)

Output: 👇️

{'a', 'd', 'c', 'b'}

In this example, we use {} curly braces to create a set set_. The output shows the set created using {} curly braces.

Conclusion

We can use the set() function or {} curly braces to create a set in Python.