How to create nested lists in python?

Question

I know you can create easily nested lists in python like this:

[[1,2],[3,4]]

But how to create a 3x3x3 matrix of zeroes?

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Answer 1

In case a matrix is actually what you are looking for, consider the numpy package.

http://docs.scipy.org/doc/numpy/reference/generated/numpy.zeros.html#numpy.zeros

This will give you a 3x3x3 array of zeros:

numpy.zeros((3,3,3)) 

You also benefit from the convenience features of a module built for scientific computing.