Python Dictionary pop() Method
Example
Remove "model" from the dictionary:
car = {
"brand": "Ford",
"model": "Mustang",
"year": 1964
}
car.pop("model")
print(car)
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Definition and Usage
The pop() method removes the specified item
from the dictionary.
The value of the removed item is the return value of the pop()
method, see example below.
Syntax
dictionary.pop(keyname, defaultvalue)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| keyname | Required. The keyname of the item you want to remove |
| defaultvalue | Optional. A value to return if the specified key do not exist. If this parameter is not specified, and the no item with the specified key is found, an error is raised |
More Examples
Example
The value of the removed item is the return value of the pop() method:
car = {
"brand": "Ford",
"model": "Mustang",
"year": 1964
}
x = car.pop("model")
print(x)
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