Diff between local list initialization Vs List Creation from external data

[anandavardhana57zwwl]

When I create a list locally using a Variable and then remove its first element it works fine. However when I create a list based on user input then when I remove the first element it removes all elements except the last one. However the remove works for all other indices 2, 3 … including Last. First or #1 has issues. So there must be subtle diff between the two lists. Mine or Thunkable bug. Kindly clarify. Please note I am using the same data for both inputs for consistent error duplication. The data is totally random and the occurrence of any element is random.

https://x.thunkable.com/copy/08f41a78a5b83460074d0432d1fab1ee

[tatiang]

I can see how this should work since it defines a list with two items, one being the new item, but it doesn’t for some reason:

You should use this block instead:

[anandavardhana57zwwl]

Yes!! I much suffer from C++ syndrome. Converting from code to codeless thinking is very tough that too when you are not in your prime age . Thanks Tatiang you not only gave me a solution but a different mode of thinking!!

Your answer helped remove extra blocks now it is compact and unambiguous.
https://x.thunkable.com/copy/a11d940eebe922d55e2f9cea28b8b9ed
In my real program I can eliminate tons of blocks!!