Python Tip of the Day: Use enumerate() to Get Index and Value Together

Use enumerate() to Get Index and Value Together

Author: Jeremy Morgan
Published: November 2, 2024

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Ever needed both the index and the item when looping? enumerate() has got you covered!

# Loop with index and value
fruits = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
for index, fruit in enumerate(fruits):
    print(f"{index}: {fruit}")
# Output:
# 0: apple
# 1: banana
# 2: cherry

“Python Tip of the Day: Use enumerate() to Get Index and Value Together”

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