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Iterate over Dictionary Items in Python

Learn iterate over dictionary items in python with a short, executable Python example.

Beginneritems()Dictionary iteration

PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING

Input and expected output

Sample input
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Sample output
C 80
Python 90

COMPLETE PYTHON PROGRAM

Complete Python implementation

python-dictionary-iterate.py
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marks = {'C': 80, 'Python': 90}
for course, mark in marks.items():
    print(course, mark)

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EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE

C 80
Python 90
0%Step 0 of 0

PROGRAM EXPLANATION

Algorithm and explanation

  1. Initialize the sample values used to iterate over dictionary items.
  2. Process the data step by step using items() and Dictionary iteration.
  3. Display the result for iterate over dictionary items and compare it with the documented sample output.

This example of iterate over dictionary items processes the sample values in a controlled iteration. It demonstrates items() and Dictionary iteration and prints a deterministic result that can be checked against the sample output.

EFFICIENCY

Time and space complexity

Time complexity

O(n)

Auxiliary space

O(n)

DEBUGGING CHECKLIST

Common mistakes

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For iterate over dictionary items, keep the data shape and value types consistent with items().

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Keep every dependent statement inside the correct indented Python block.

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Verify the final items() and Dictionary iteration result against the sample before trying new data.

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Practice: Run the program with the sample input, predict its output, and then test one boundary case of your own.