Iterating Idiomatically

Learn how to idiomatically iterate in Python.

We'll cover the following

Idioms for iteration
The next() function
Using a generator

In this lesson, we'll explore some idioms that come in handy when we have to deal with iteration in Python. These code recipes will help us get a better idea of the types of things we can do with generators, and how to solve typical problems in relation to them.

Idioms for iteration

We are already familiar with the built-in enumerate() function that, given an iterable, will return another one on which the element is a tuple, whose first element is the index of the second one (corresponding to the element in the original iterable):

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Preface

Introduction to Clean Code, Code Formatting, and Tools

Pythonic Code

General Traits of Good Code

The SOLID Principles

Using Decorators to Improve Our Code

Getting More Out of Our Objects with Descriptors

Generators, Iterators, and Asynchronous Programming

Unit Testing and Refactoring

Common Design Patterns

Clean Architecture

Conclusion

Iterating Idiomatically

Idioms for iteration