Python Tip of the Day: Advanced Iterations with itertools

Advanced Iterations with itertools

Author: Jeremy Morgan
Published: November 23, 2024

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itertools offers powerful tools for iteration—great for handling complex loops.

# Using itertools
import itertools

# Infinite counter
for i in itertools.count(1):
    print(i)
    if i >= 3:
        break
# Output:
# 1
# 2
# 3

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