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Python: next() function

next() function

The next() function is used to get the next item in an iterator.

Version:

(Python 3.2.5)

Syntax:

next(iterator[, default])

Parameter:

Name Description Required /
Optional
iterator An iterable object. Required
default This value is returned if the iterator is exhausted (no items left). Optional

Return value:

Returns the next item of the iterator.

Example: Python next() function

items = [7, 15, 'Python']

# converting list to iterator
itemsIterator = iter(items)
print(itemsIterator)

# Output: 7
print(next(itemsIterator))

# Output: 15
print(next(itemsIterator))

# Output: 'Python'
print(next(itemsIterator))

Output:

<list_iterator object at 0x7f8b758a8470>
7
15
Python

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Python: Built-in-function - next() function

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Python: Built-in-function - next() function

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