Thread by @driscollis

Iterators in #Python are usually defined as needing the following two methods:

🐍 __iter__ - provides iteration support
🐍 __next__ - returns the next item in the container

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A #Python list isn't considered an iterator. It is an iterable, something that you iterate over. But because lists don't define `__next__`, they aren't technically an iterator.

However, you can turn a list into an iterator using the built-in `iter()` function:

You can create your own iterators in #Python by adding the appropriate magic methods to your class.

Here is an example:

If you'd like to learn more about Python iterators or generators, check out my tutorial:

blog.pythonlibrary.org/2016/05/03/pyt…

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