Python filter() Function
Example
Filter the array and return a new array that only contains values equal to or greater than 22:
ages = [5, 16, 19, 22, 26, 39, 45]
def myFunc(x):
if x < 22:
return False
else:
return True
adults = filter(myFunc, ages)
for x in adults:
print(x)
Definition and Usage
The filter() function returns an iterator that filters items through a function to test whether the item can be accepted.
Syntax
filter(function, iterable)
Parameter Value
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Function to test each item in the iterable. |
| iterable | iterable to be filtered. |
