5.2 - Use Generators Instead of Lists
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What is the primary benefit of using a generator in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about how memory is used when all items are held versus only the current item.
How do you create a generator expression in Python?
💡 Hint: Remember the structure looks different from lists.
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What do generators help achieve in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of a generator and how it operates.
True or False: Using a generator allows you to store all values in memory at once.
💡 Hint: Recall what makes generators different from lists.
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Create a generator function that yields the Fibonacci sequence indefinitely.
💡 Hint: You will need to use 'yield' and properly initialize two variables.
Describe a scenario in a web application where switching from a list to a generator could significantly improve performance.
💡 Hint: Consider how much data fits onto a page at one time and user interactions.
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