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This lesson plan covers generator functions in Python, explaining their definition, working process, and memory efficiency. It includes examples of generator functions such as countdown, Fibonacci sequence, and various skill and course generators. The document emphasizes the advantages of using generators for handling large datasets through lazy evaluation.

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Generator Functions (1)

This lesson plan covers generator functions in Python, explaining their definition, working process, and memory efficiency. It includes examples of generator functions such as countdown, Fibonacci sequence, and various skill and course generators. The document emphasizes the advantages of using generators for handling large datasets through lazy evaluation.

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Generator Functions
Topics to be covered:
What are Lambda Functions
Working Process of Lambda Function
Lambda Functions Example
Analogy of Lambda Function
Analogy with Lambda Functions Examples

What are Generator Functions?


Generator functions in Python are a way to create iterators in a more concise and memory-efficient manner

These functions allow you to iterate over a potentially large sequence of data without loading the entire
sequence into memory.

The main difference between a regular function and a generator function is that the latter uses the yield
keyword to produce a series of values over time, one at a time, rather than returning a single result.

Working Process of Generator Functions:


Use of yield: Instead of using return to send a value back to the caller, a generator function uses ‘yield’.
When the generator function encounters a ‘yield’ statement, it returns the value specified in the yield and
pauses its execution state. The next time the generator is called, it resumes from where it left off.

def pw_generator():

yield 1

yield 2

yield 3

# Using the generator

generator = pw_generator()

print(next(generator)) # Output: 1

print(next(generator)) # Output: 2

print(next(generator)) # Output: 3

Lazy Evaluation: Generator functions follow the concept of lazy evaluation. This means that the values are
generated on-the-fly and only when requested. This is particularly useful for working with large datasets or
infinite sequences.

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def countdown(n):

while n > 0:

yield n

n -= 1

# Using the generator for a countdown

countdown_gen = countdown(5)

for number in countdown_gen:

print(number)

# Output: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Memory Efficiency: Generators are memory-efficient because they don't store all values in memory at once.
Each value is generated and consumed one at a time, making them suitable for working with large datasets or
when memory usage is a concern.

def fibonacci_generator():

a, b = 0, 1

while True:

yield a

a, b = b, a + b

# Using the generator for Fibonacci sequence

fib_gen = fibonacci_generator()

for _ in range(10):

print(next(fib_gen))

# Output: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34

3. Generator Functions Examples:


Example1:

def pw_skills_generator():

yield "Python"

yield "Web Development"

yield "Problem Solving"

yield "Debugging"

# Usage

for skill in pw_skills_generator():

print(f"Learn: {skill}")

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#output

Learn: Python

Learn: Web Development

Learn: Problem Solving

Learn: Debugging

Example2:

def courses_generator():

yield "Python Basics"

yield "Web Development Fundamentals"

yield "Data Science Essentials"

# Usage

for course in courses_generator():

print(f"Enroll in: {course}")

#output

Enroll in: Python Basics

Enroll in: Web Development Fundamentals

Enroll in: Data Science Essentials

Example3:

def data_science_concepts_generator():

yield "Data Exploration"

yield "Machine Learning"

yield "Data Visualization"

yield "Statistics Basics"

# Usage

for concept in data_science_concepts_generator():

print(f"Understand: {concept}")

#output

Understand: Data Exploration

Understand: Machine Learning

Understand: Data Visualization

Understand: Statistics Basics

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Example4:

def data_analytics_tools_generator():

yield "Pandas"

yield "NumPy"

yield "Matplotlib"

yield "SQL"

# Usage

for tool in data_analytics_tools_generator():

print(f"Use: {tool}")

#output

Use: Pandas

Use: NumPy

Use: Matplotlib

Use: SQL

Example3:

def data_science_concepts_generator():

yield "Data Exploration"

yield "Machine Learning"

yield "Data Visualization"

yield "Statistics Basics"

# Usage

for concept in data_science_concepts_generator():

print(f"Understand: {concept}")

#output

Understand: Data Exploration

Understand: Machine Learning

Understand: Data Visualization

Understand: Statistics Basics

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