Python Nice answer to a Python dictionary question

[scottdave]

So here is what I think a pretty nice explanation to a Python dictionary question. https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/creating-a-new-dictionary.987207/#post-6326948
@Nick-stg sounded concerned that he might be giving too much information. While there is a lot of info in his post, it isn't really giving away an "answer". The OP should have a better understanding how Python dictionaries, to be able to derive a solution on his own.

 

[berkeman]

Yeah, looks like a promising new member.

 

[PeterDonis]

here is what I think a pretty nice explanation to a Python dictionary question

While the post does give some good general information about Python dictionaries (although one of the snippets of code has an error), it's general information that the OP of the thread already has--his code snippet makes it clear that he knows how to iterate over a dict and how to check for the existence of a key. The post by Nick-stg does not address the specific question the OP of the thread was asking. Your post, @scottdave, does that.