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3,292 PointsIs the only reason why yield is used in this example is because it's more memory efficient?
Are there any other reasons why he decides to use yield instead of return?
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Steven Parker
231,122 PointsIt's about function, not efficiency. After a "return", if a function is called again it will start over from the beginning.
But after a "yield", the next time it is called it will continue from where it left off.