Creating Dictionaries

Python uses curly braces {} to create dictionaries. Inside the braces, you write key-value pairs separated by colons. Multiple pairs are separated by commas. Let's revisit that user profile problem with a dictionary: Now your data is self-documenting. Anyone reading this code immediately understands what each piece of data represents. The key "name" tells you it's a name. The key "age" tells you it's an age. No memorization required. Syntax Breakdown Understanding the syntax elements helps you read and write dictionaries confidently. Each piece has a specific purpose. Empty Dictionary Sometimes you need to create an empty dictionary and add items to it later. There are two ways to create an empty dictionary: Fill in the blanks to create an empty dictionary and check the type of an existing