Python - Way to restart a for loop, similar to “continue” for while loops? [duplicate]

Answer 1

The inevitable itertools version, because it just came to me:

from itertools import groupby

def uniq(seq):
    for key, items in groupby(seq):
        yield key

print list(uniq(['berry','||','||','||','pancake'])) # ['berry','||', 'pancake']
# or simply:
print [key for key, items in groupby(['berry','||','||','||','pancake'])]

Answer 2

As you can see answering your question leads to some rather convoluted code. Usually a better way can be found, which is why such constructs aren't built into the language

If you are not comfortable using itertools, consider using this loop instead. Not only is it easier to follow than your restarting for loop, it is also more efficient because it doesn't waste time rechecking items that have already been passed over.

L = ['berry','||','||','||','pancake']
idx=1
while idx<len(L):
    if L[idx-1]==L[idx]:
        del L[idx]
    else:
        idx+=1