Python iter() Function
Example
Create an iterator object, and print the items:
x = iter(["apple", "banana", "cherry"])
print(next(x))
print(next(x))
print(next(x))
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Definition and Usage
The iter()
function returns
an iterator object.
Syntax
iter(object, sentinel)
Parameter Values
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
object | Required. An iterable object |
sentinel | Optional. If the object is a callable object the iteration will stop when the returned value is the same as the sentinel |
Related Pages
The reversed() function returns a reversed iterator object.