Python Dictionary pop() Method
Example
Delete "model" from the dictionary:
car = {
"brand": "Porsche",
"model": "911",
"year": 1963
}
car.pop("model")
print(car)
Definition and Usage
The pop() method deletes the specified item from the dictionary.
The value of the deleted item is the return value of this pop() method, please see the following example.
Syntax
dictionary.pop(keyname, defaultvalue)
Parameter Value
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| keyname | Required. The key name of the item to be deleted. |
| defaultvalue |
Optional. Return value, if the specified key does not exist. If this parameter is not specified and the item with the specified key is not found, an error will be raised. |
More Examples
Example
The value of the deleted item is the return value of the pop() method:
car = {
"brand": "Porsche",
"model": "911",
"year": 1963
}
x = car.pop("model")
print(x)
