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Python Tips & Tricks Day 2

Python's Awesome Trick: Mastering Dictionary Comprehensions!

Hey Python Enthusiasts! ๐Ÿš€ Ready to unleash an awesome trick that'll take your coding skills to the next level? Today, we're diving into the realm of dictionary comprehensions โ€“ a powerful wizardry that will have you conjuring dictionaries like a pro magician! ๐Ÿช„โœจ

What's the Trick?

Imagine writing complex dictionaries in just one line of code โ€“ that's the magic of dictionary comprehensions! With this spell, you can create dictionaries with ease and elegance, leaving your code looking sleek and stylish.

How Does it Work?

# Traditional way
squares = {}
for i in range(1, 6):
    squares[i] = i ** 2

# The awesome dictionary comprehension
squares = {i: i ** 2 for i in range(1, 6)}

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๐Ÿ”ฎ Results:

Traditional method: {1: 1, 2: 4, 3: 9, 4: 16, 5: 25}
Dictionary comprehension: {1: 1, 2: 4, 3: 9, 4: 16, 5: 25}

Boom! With just a flick of your wand, you've summoned a dictionary of squares in a single line of code. It's like performing a spell that transforms your loops into pure magic!

So there you have it, folks โ€“ dictionary comprehensions are the secret weapon in every Python magician's toolkit! With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of Pythonic charm, you'll be crafting dictionaries like a true sorcerer in no time. So grab your wands and let's work some magic! ๐Ÿช„โœจ

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ahmed elboshi โ€ข

If you have awesome trick please share with us ๐Ÿ™ˆ

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