PYTHON PROGRAM • LOOPS

Iterate over Two Lists with zip in Python

Learn iterate over two lists with zip in python with a short, executable Python example.

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PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING

Input and expected output

Sample input
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Sample output
Asha 82
Ravi 91

COMPLETE PYTHON PROGRAM

Complete Python implementation

python-zip-loop.py
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names = ['Asha', 'Ravi']
marks = [82, 91]
for name, mark in zip(names, marks):
    print(name, mark)

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EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE

Asha 82
Ravi 91
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PROGRAM EXPLANATION

Algorithm and explanation

  1. Initialize the sample values used to iterate over two lists with zip.
  2. Process the data step by step using zip() and for.
  3. Display the result for iterate over two lists with zip and compare it with the documented sample output.

This example of iterate over two lists with zip processes the sample values in a controlled iteration. It demonstrates zip() and for and prints a deterministic result that can be checked against the sample output.

EFFICIENCY

Time and space complexity

Time complexity

O(n)

Auxiliary space

O(1)

DEBUGGING CHECKLIST

Common mistakes

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For iterate over two lists with zip, keep the data shape and value types consistent with zip().

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Keep every dependent statement inside the correct indented Python block.

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Verify the final zip() and for result against the sample before trying new data.

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Practice: Run the program with the sample input, predict its output, and then test one boundary case of your own.