Python Dictionary Methods

Dictionary methods for key-value operations — get, keys, items, update, and more. This category documents 11 Python dictionary methods entries, and each page gives you the full syntax, the parameter list, the return value, and a runnable example. The entries include: dict.get(), dict.keys(), dict.values(), dict.items(), dict.update(), dict.pop(), dict.popitem(), dict.setdefault(), dict.clear(), dict.copy(), dict.fromkeys(). dict.get() returns the value for key if it exists, otherwise returns default. dict.keys() returns a view object of all keys in the dictionary. dict.values() returns a view object of all values in the dictionary. dict.items() returns a view object of all (key, value) pairs as tuples. dict.update() updates the dictionary with key-value pairs from another dict or keyword args. For a structured walkthrough of the whole topic, read the Dictionary Methods guide. Dictionary Methods belongs to the Built-in Types group alongside String Methods, List Methods, Set Methods, Tuple Methods.