Checking Index Validity Before Accessing

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Checking Index Validity Before Accessing
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Before accessing an element in a list or array using an index, always verify that the index is within the valid range. Use `if index >= 0 and index < len(list)` to ensure the index is a valid position within the list. This prevents `IndexError` exceptions.