1# The smart way
2
3list = ["first item", "second item", "third item"]
4print(list[len(list) - 1])
5
6# The proper way
7print(list[-1])
1>>> some_list = [1, 2, 3]
2>>> some_list[-1] = 5 # Set the last element
3>>> some_list[-2] = 3 # Set the second to last element
4>>> some_list
5[1, 3, 5]