Python next() Function
Example
Create an iterator, and print the items one by one:
mylist = iter(["apple", "banana", "cherry"])
x =
next(mylist)
print(x)
x = next(mylist)
print(x)
x = next(mylist)
print(x)
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Definition and Usage
The next() function returns
the next item in an iterator.
You can add a default return value, to return if the iterator has reached to its end.
Syntax
next(iterator, default)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| iterator | Required. An iterator object (e.g. a list). |
| default | Optional. A default value to return if the iterator has reached to its end. |
More Examples
Example
Return a default value when the iterator has reached to its end:
mylist = iter(["apple", "banana", "cherry"])
x =
next(mylist, "orange")
print(x)
x = next(mylist, "orange")
print(x)
x =
next(mylist, "orange")
print(x)
x = next(mylist, "orange")
print(x)
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