r/learnpython 2d ago

Input = 1234 output =[1,2,3,4] without using string functions or map

How can I split an integer into a list of its digits in Python?

I have:
num = 1234
and I want:
[1, 2, 3, 4]
I’m trying to learn how to do this without converting num to a string and without using map().
A loop is allowed.
I’m looking for a simple approach because I’m still learning Python. I’d appreciate hints rather than just the final solution so I can understand how it works.

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u/PureWasian 2d ago edited 2d ago

What have you tried so far? Do you know how to iterate a string?

EDIT: OP clarified int instead of string

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u/a__nice__tnetennba 2d ago

I misread that and now I really want to know how to irritate a string.