Pass Statement in Python

The pass statement in Python is a placeholder. It does nothing when executed, but it's used when a statement is syntactically required.

It is useful when we write code structures like loops, functions, or conditions but don't want to run any code inside them *yet*.

Syntax:

if condition:
    pass
# or inside loops or functions
for item in list:
    pass

Note: Without pass, Python will give an error if a block is left empty.

Example 1: Using pass in if-statement

x = 5
if x > 0:
    pass
print("Check completed.")

Output:

Check completed.

Explanation:

The if condition x > 0 is true.
Instead of running any code, we use pass as a placeholder.
The program continues and prints "Check completed."

Example 2: Using pass inside a loop (reserved space)

for i in range(3):
    pass
print("Loop ended")

Output:

Loop ended

Explanation:

This loop runs 3 times, but pass means "do nothing" for each iteration.
No output appears from the loop, but the program still runs correctly.
It then prints "Loop ended".

Summary:

                    pass means “do nothing”.
Used as a placeholder where a block of code is required but not ready yet.
                        
Prevents errors in empty loops, functions, or conditions.

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