Python’s built-inrange function is handy when you need to perform an action a specific number of times. As an experienced Pythonista, you’ve most likely used it before. But what does it do?

By the end of this course, you’ll:

• Understand how the Pythonrange function works
• Know how the implementations differ in Python 2 and Python 3
• Have seen a number of hands-onrange() examples
• Be equipped to work around some of its limitations

Let’s get cracking!

What’s Included:

• 7 Lessons
• Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
• Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
• Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
• Certificate of Completion

Related Learning Paths:

• Python Data Structures

The Python range() Function

7 Lessons 22m

1. 1. The Python range() Function: Overview01:04
2. 2. Looping: Definite Iteration03:46
3. 3. The Basics of range()07:27
4. 4. Decrementing With range()02:25
5. 5. Advanced Uses of range()03:02
6. 6. Working With Floats03:38
7. 7. The Python range() Function: Recap01:15

AboutAustin Cepalia

Austin is a video tutorial author at Real Python. He graduated with a BS in CS from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2023, and now he writes software to support the semiconductor industry.

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