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4.0 Python: Add Dictionary Items

4.1 Adding Items​

Adding an item to the dictionary is done by using a new index key and assigning a value to it:

4.1.1 Example​

thisdict = {
  "brand": "Ford",
  "model": "Mustang",
  "year": 1964
}

thisdict["color"] = "red"
print(thisdict)

4.2 Update Dictionary​

The update() method will update the dictionary with the items from a given argument. If the item does not exist, the item will be added.

The argument must be a dictionary, or an iterable object with key:value pairs.

4.2.1 Example​

Add a color item to the dictionary by using the update() method:

thisdict = {
  "brand": "Ford",
  "model": "Mustang",
  "year": 1964
}

thisdict.update({"color": "red"})