Python bytearray() Function

❮ Built-in Functions


Example

Return an array of 4 bytes:

x = bytearray(4)
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Definition and Usage

The bytearray() function returns a bytearray object.

It can convert objects into bytearray objects, or create empty bytearray object of the specified size.


Syntax

bytearray(x, encoding, error)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
x A source to use when creating the bytearray object.

If it is an integer, an empty bytearray object of the specified size will be created.

If it is a String, make sure you specify the encoding of the source.
encoding The encoding of the string
error Specifies what to do if the encoding fails.

Related Pages

The bytes() Function


❮ Built-in Functions

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