dict() Builtin Function
Python - dict()
Python dict() builtin function is used create a dictionary from the given keyword arguments.
In this tutorial, you will learn the syntax of dict() function, and then its usage with the help of example programs.
Syntax
The syntax of dict()
function is
dict(keyword_arguments)
where
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
keyword_arguments | Comma separated key-value pairs. |
As many keyword arguments as required can be given to dict() function.
Examples
1. dict() with keyword arguments
In the following program, we create a dictionary by passing keyword arguments to dict()
function.
Python Program
output = dict(name='apple', quantity=56, refurbished=True)
print(f'Dictionary : {output}')
Output
Dictionary : {'name': 'apple', 'quantity': 56, 'refurbished': True}
2. dict() with no keyword arguments
In the following program, we create an empty dictionary by passing no keyword arguments to dict()
function.
Python Program
output = dict()
print(f'Dictionary : {output}')
Output
Dictionary : {}
Summary
In this tutorial of Python Examples, we learned the syntax of dict() function, and how to create a dictionary, with examples.