What is the difference between generators and iterators?

Can you explain the difference between generators and iterators?

Sure! Both generators and iterators are used to iterate over data, but they have some key differences.

What makes generators different from regular iterators?

Generators are a special type of iterator that allow you to create an iterable sequence using a function. They use the 'yield' keyword.

Can you give me an example of a generator?

Absolutely! Here's a simple generator function that yields numbers from 1 to 5:

def count_up_to(max):
    count = 1
    while count <= max:
        yield count
        count += 1

How do I use this generator in my code?

You can use it like this:

for number in count_up_to(5):
    print(number)

This will print numbers 1 through 5.