Python pop Dictionary is one of a Dictionary function, which is used to remove item at given key position, and prints the removed value. In this article, we will show you, How to use this Python Dictionary pop function with practical examples.
TIP: Please refer Dictionary article to understand everything about Dictionaries.
Python Dictionary pop Syntax
The basic syntax behind this pop function is:
dictionary_name.pop(key, default_value)
Python Dictionary pop Example
The python pop dictionary function removes key value pairs at given key and prints the value.
# Python Dictionary pop Example
myDict = {1: 'apple', 2: 'Banana' , 3: 'Orange', 4: 'Kiwi'}
print("Dictionary Items: ", myDict)
# Pop Values
print("\nRemoved Item : ", myDict.pop(3))
print("Dictionary Items : ", myDict)
# Pop Values
print("\nRemoved Item : ", myDict.pop(1))
print("Dictionary Items : ", myDict)
OUTPUT
Python pop in a Dictionary Example 2
In this program, we are trying to pop or remove non-exiting item. As you can see, it is throwing an error.
# Python Dictionary pop Example
myDict = {1: 'apple', 2: 'Banana' , 3: 'Orange', 4: 'Kiwi'}
print("Dictionary Items: ", myDict)
# Pop Non-existing Values
print("\nRemoved Item : ", myDict.pop(5))
print("Dictionary Items : ", myDict)
OUTPUT
Pop Dictionary items in Python Example 3
In this program, we are using second argument to display default value. Below code will return Sorry!! No Item exits message, if you are trying to remove non-existing item from dictionary.
# Python Dictionary pop Example
myDict = {1: 'apple', 2: 'Banana' , 3: 'Orange', 4: 'Kiwi'}
print("Dictionary Items: ", myDict)
# Pop Non-existing Values
print("\nRemoved Item : ", myDict.pop(5, 'Sorry!! No Item exists'))
OUTPUT
