Python Dictionaries - Dictionary

Created: 2022-07-26
Tags: #fleeting

New Term:
Associate Array

Dictionary in python is basically Associate Array.

A dictionary is basically

• collection of key-value pairs.
• Each pair maps the key to its respective value.

definining Dictionary in Python - Code Snippet

GET the value of a particular key

dictionary.get('name_of_key')
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REPLACE a value of a particular key

dictionary['name_of_key'] = 'new value to replace old value of key'
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ADDING a key-value pair in the dictionary

dict['new_key'] = 'new_value'
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How dictionary works
How to read a dictionary code
How to understand a dictionary code

Translating the picture to a code would look like this

MLB_team = {
     'Colorado' : 'Rockies',
     'Boston'   : 'Red Sox',
     'Minnesota': 'Twins',
     'Milwaukee': 'Brewers',
     'Seattle'  : 'Mariners'
}
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Remember, dictionary uses key: value syntax