How can I reverse a list in Python?

Question

How can I do the following in Python?

array = [0, 10, 20, 40]
for (i = array.length() - 1; i >= 0; i--)

I need to have the elements of a

Answer 1

>>> L = [0,10,20,40]
>>> L[::-1]
[40, 20, 10, 0]

Extended slice syntax is explained well in the Python What's new Entry for release 2.3.5

By special request in a comment this is the most current slice documentation.