Python Keywords: The useful list

In Python, keywords are reserved words that have a specific meaning and purpose. These words cannot be used as identifiers for variables, functions, or any other user-defined items. In this blog post, we’ll explore Python keywords, providing a brief overview of each one.

Table of Python Keywords

Here’s a table listing Python’s keywords along with a short description for each:

Keyword	Description
`and`	Logical AND operator
`as`	Creates an alias while importing a module
`assert`	Used for debugging purposes
`async`	Used to define asynchronous functions
`await`	Used to call an asynchronous function and wait for result
`break`	Breaks out of the current loop
`class`	Used to define a class
`continue`	Continues to the next iteration of the loop
`def`	Used to define a function
`del`	Deletes an object
`elif`	Else if part of an if-else structure
`else`	Else part of an if-else structure
`except`	Used with exceptions, what to do when an exception occurs
`False`	Boolean value, represents false
`finally`	Used with exceptions, a block of code that will be run no matter if there’s an exception or not
`for`	Used to create a for loop
`from`	Used to import specific parts of a module
`global`	Used to declare a global variable
`if`	Used to make a conditional statement
`import`	Used to import a module
`in`	Used to check if a value is present in a sequence
`is`	Used to test if two variables are the same object
`lambda`	Used to create an anonymous function
`None`	Represents a null value
`nonlocal`	Similar to the global keyword but has a different scope
`not`	Logical NOT operator
`or`	Logical OR operator
`pass`	A null statement, a place where no action occurs
`raise`	Used to raise an exception
`return`	Used to return a value from a function
`True`	Boolean value, represents true
`try`	Used to catch exceptions
`while`	Used to create a while loop
`with`	Used to simplify exception handling
`yield`	Used to end a function and returns a generator

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Conclusion

Python’s keywords are the building blocks of the language, each serving a unique purpose in various aspects of programming. Understanding these keywords and their functions is essential for anyone learning or working with Python.