How to Generate a List of Prime Numbers in Python in One Line of Code

Discover a concise way to check for `prime` numbers in a range using Python with a single line of code and list comprehension.
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How to Generate a List of Prime Numbers in Python in One Line of Code

When working with numbers in Python, you may find yourself needing to determine which numbers in a specific range are prime. Prime numbers, as you may know, are integers greater than 1 that have no divisors other than 1 and themselves. The challenge is to create a method that checks if a number is prime or not and outputs the results in a compact way. In this guide, we’ll explore how to do this using a single line of code.

The Problem at Hand: Identifying Prime Numbers

You might want to check a set of numbers and categorize them simply as "prime" or "not prime." A common scenario is needing to check every number in a given range. For example, if you have a list like [1, 2, 3, ... , 11], you want to determine which of these numbers are prime.

Example Output

You are expecting an output that could look like this:

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The Solution: One Line of Code

The good news is that you can achieve this using Python's list comprehension in a very concise way. Here’s the code you can use:

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Breaking Down the Code

List Comprehension: The outer list comprehension [...] iterates over each number in num_list.

Condition for Prime:

The expression num > 1 checks if the number is greater than 1.

The inner list comprehension [i for i in range(2, int(num / 2 + 1)) if num % i == 0] checks for factors:

It creates a list of numbers (i) from 2 up to half of num (inclusive). If num is divisible by any of these numbers, it isn't prime.

The condition len(...) == 0 verifies if that list of factors is empty, confirming that num has no divisors other than itself and 1.

Return Values: Depending on the evaluations, it returns either "prime" or "not prime".

Example Usage

To see this in action, consider the following:

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When you run this code, it will produce:

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Conclusion

With this one-liner, you can efficiently check for prime numbers in any range you desire. This method highlights the power of list comprehensions in Python, allowing you to write succinct and readable code. Next time you need to identify prime numbers, remember this technique!

In just one line, you can transform a list of numbers into a list that clearly indicates which numbers are prime. Happy coding!