Python iter() Function
Python Built-in FunctionsDescription
iter()This function is used to generate an iterator.
Syntax
The following is the syntax of the iter() method:
iter(object[, sentinel])
Parameters
- object -- A collection object that supports iteration.
- sentinel -- If the second parameter is passed, the object parameter must be a callable object (such as a function). In this case, iter creates an iterator object. Each time the __next__() method of this iterator object is called, object is called. Open mode
Return Value
An iterator object.
Examples
>>>lst = [1, 2, 3]
>>> for i in iter(lst):
... print(i)
...
1
2
3