What is a coroutine?

Can you explain what a coroutine is?

Sure! A coroutine is a general control structure that allows execution to be paused and resumed, enabling cooperative multitasking.

How do coroutines differ from regular functions?

Unlike regular functions that run from start to finish, coroutines can yield control back to the caller, allowing for more flexible execution.

Can you give me an example of how to use a coroutine in Python?

Absolutely! In Python, you can define a coroutine using the 'async def' syntax. For example:

async def my_coroutine():
    print('Start')
    await asyncio.sleep(1)
    print('End')

What are the benefits of using coroutines?

Coroutines help in writing asynchronous code, making it easier to handle tasks like I/O operations without blocking the main thread.