Python: for loop expression

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In Java, I can use for like this:

for (index=candate*2;index<=topCandidate;index+=candidate)

I want to know how I can do this in Python?

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-05 06:53:16Z

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The short answer is that you wouldn't. For loops in Python iterate over an iterable, much like Java's for (:) syntax. You can generate a numeric iterable with range() or xrange(), but consider using an existing iterable instead, possibly in conjunction with the functions in itertools.

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srgerg · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-05 06:54:32Z

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You can use the range function. For example:

>>> topCandidate = 20
>>> candidate = 3
>>> for i in range(candidate*2, topCandidate+1, candidate):
...   print i
... 
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