What means * ?

Question

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For _ in range(some_list):
arg1, *arg2 = input().split()
arg3 = list(map(float, arg2))
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Answer 1

The * (splat operator) is used for creating starred expressions. Here's what it is used to do in your case:

>>> a, *b, c = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

>>> a
1

>>> b
[2, 3, 4]

>>> c
5

More detailed explanations here:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5239856/foggy-on-asterisk-in-JUMP_LINK__&&__python__&&__JUMP_LINK

Answer 2

Thanks