Python map() function
The map() function in Python returns an iterator that applies a function to every item of iterable, yielding the results.
Syntax
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map(function, iterable, ...) |
Parameter
function: It is a required parameter that represents the function to execute for each item.
iterable: This parameter represents a sequence, collection, or an iterator object.
Return
This function returns an iterator that applies a function to every item of iterable, yielding the results.
Example 1
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# Python program explaining # the map() function def Week(val): return len(val) str = map(Week, ('Monday', 'Tuesday', 'Wednesday')) print(str) #converting the map into a list print(list(str)) |
Output
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<map object at 0x7fe31f1b5668> [5, 6, 6] |