python first match in list code example

Example 1: python find first occurrence in list

#iterate through list
for item in yourlist:
    #if item is equal to a value
    if item == 'value':
        #store the item in a variable
        yourvar = item
        #break out of loop
        break

Example 2: python get first occurrence in list

next(obj for obj in objs if obj.val==5)