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yield

A yield expression turns a function into a generator function. It pauses execution, returns a value, and later continues with preserved local state.

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Since
2.5

Syntax

yield_expression ::= "yield" expression_list | yield_from

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  • generator functions
  • next()
  • send()
  • throw()
  • close()
  • StopIteration
  • GeneratorExit

Source: 6. Expressions — Python 3.11.18 documentation. Checked 2026-11-03.