Dictionary Methods in Python

Dictionaries have many helpful methods for accessing, modifying, and working with key-value data. These methods make dictionaries very powerful for real-world tasks.

All methods are safe and return new values where needed – they can modify the dictionary in place or return views.

keys(), values(), items() – Views of Content

These return view objects (like dynamic lists) of keys, values, or key-value pairs.

get() – Safe Access

get(key, default) returns value or default if key missing – no KeyError.

update() – Merge or Update

pop() and popitem()

pop(key) removes and returns value. popitem() removes and returns last inserted pair.

copy() and clear()

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