Python Tip of the Day: Fast Data Lookup with Dictionaries
Fast Data Lookup with Dictionaries
Author: Jeremy Morgan
Published: November 11, 2024
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Dictionaries are your go-to for quick data retrieval using keys.
# Use a dictionary for quick lookups
phone_book = {'Alice': '555-1234', 'Bob': '555-5678'}
print(phone_book['Alice']) # Output: 555-1234
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