11. More about range()
The chapter delves into the usage of the range function in Python, emphasizing its versatility in generating sequences and its behavior in different scenarios. It highlights how range can be used with various parameters to control the output sequence, and explains its difference from lists, particularly in Python 2 and 3. Additionally, it covers type conversion when leveraging the range function to create lists, providing a comprehensive understanding of generating sequences iteratively.
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What we have learnt
- The range function generates a sequence of numbers from a starting point to an upper limit, stopping before the upper limit.
- The three arguments of the range function allow for sequences with specified steps, including both positive and negative increments.
- In Python 3, range produces a sequence, not a list, and to convert it to a list, one must use the list() function.
Key Concepts
- -- Range Function
- A built-in Python function that generates a sequence of numbers based on specified start, stop, and step values.
- -- Type Conversion
- The process of converting one data type into another, such as converting a range sequence to a list using the list() function.
- -- Sequence vs List
- In Python 3, a range object produces a sequence of values, while a list is an ordered collection that can store a range of items.
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