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))
Definition and Usage
iter() Returns an iterator object.
Syntax
iter(object, sentinel)
Parameter Value
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| object | Required. An iterable object. |
| sentinel | Optional. If the object is a callable object, the iteration will stop when the return value is the same as the sentinel. |
Related Pages
Reference Manual:reversed() Function(Returns an iterator object that is reversed)
