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Python

Posted by Ayokunle Akachi
Ayokunle Akachi
281 Points

for loop

list = [1, 2, 3] for var in list: print(var)

I understand the for loop is the method used to iterate through the list. However, what is var? how does it become a variable to be printed out. Finally, the 'in' function. I thought the 'in' was used to peek inside a list and pull info out. What is it doing here?

2 Answers

Thomas Duff
Thomas Duff
3,112 Points
Thomas Duff
Thomas Duff
3,112 Points

However, what is var?

The 'var' part in that for loop would just be what you're calling each element of the list. It could also be 'element', 'piece' or 'x'; anything really.

I thought the 'in' was used to peek inside a list and pull info out. What is it doing here?

In is used to select which list you'll be checking each element of. Basically, you're checking each element in the list called 'list'.

Dustin James
Dustin James
11,364 Points
Dustin James
Dustin James
11,364 Points

Think if it like this.

I have a basket of fruit. If you wanted me to tell you what kind of fruit you'd ask me:

Tell me each me kind of fruit in your basket.