[FIXED] What is the use of "else" after "for" loop in Python?

Issue

It seems both of the below codes are printing the same, then what is the need of "else" block after "for" loop in python.

Code 1:

for i in range(10):
    print i
else:
    print "after for loop"

Code 2:

for i in range(10):
    print i

print "after for loop"

Thanks in advance.

Solution

From the documentation:

Loop statements may have an else clause; it is executed when the loop terminates through exhaustion of the list (with for) or when the condition becomes false (with while), but not when the loop is terminated by a break statement.

Follow the link for an example how this can be used.

Answered By - Aaron Digulla

Answer Checked By - Mary Flores (PHPFixing Volunteer)