Python Collection symmetric_difference_update() Method
Example
Remove items that do not exist in both sets, then insert items that do not exist in both sets:
x = {"apple", "banana", "cherry"}
y = {"google", "microsoft", "apple"}
x.symmetric_difference_update(y)
print(x)
Definition and Usage
The symmetric_difference_update() method updates the original set by removing items that exist in both sets and inserting other items.
Syntax
set.symmetric_difference_update(set)
Parameter Values
| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| set | Required. Used to check for matching items in the collection. |
