I am starting a loop in python, and after I start the loop I want the execution of code after the loop to carry on, while the loop keeps looping (in the 'background').
x=True
while x:
#do some output
sleep(1)
#ask for input or something
if input()=='something':
x=False
So in that example, #do some output
will keep happening while input is asked for.
Is this possible in python? Are there any work-arounds that could achieve this?
Following OP's wish I'm posting the answer. :) There are multiple libraries for achieving what you are trying to do. Most known include:
There are subtle differences between them, but I guess that you shouldn't worry about it at the moment. I encourage you though to read more about mutli-processing and threading in general. Also "green" threads is an interesting alternative.