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=Overview= | =Overview= | ||
A generator is a way to construct a new [[Python_Iterators#Overview|iterable]] object. Whereas normal functions execute and return a single result at a time, generators can return a sequence of multiple values by pausing and resuming execution each time the generator is used. To create a generator, use the <code>yield</code> keyword instead of <code>return</code> in a function. | A generator is a way to construct a new [[Python_Iterators#Overview|iterable]] object. Whereas normal functions execute and return a single result at a time, generators can return a sequence of multiple values by pausing and resuming execution each time the generator is used. To create a generator, use the <code>[[Python_Language#yield|yield]]</code> keyword instead of <code>return</code> in a function. | ||
=Use Cases= | =Use Cases= | ||
Create a [[Python_Language_List#Pass_a_Generator_Expression|list with a generator]]. | Create a [[Python_Language_List#Pass_a_Generator_Expression|list with a generator]]. |
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Overview
A generator is a way to construct a new iterable object. Whereas normal functions execute and return a single result at a time, generators can return a sequence of multiple values by pausing and resuming execution each time the generator is used. To create a generator, use the yield
keyword instead of return
in a function.
Use Cases
Create a list with a generator.