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Python

test_dict = {"a": 1, "b": 2, "a": 3} why when I type test_dict["a"], the outcome will be the last order ?

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why is when I run test_dict["a"] it become 3 but not 1 ? what's the rule?

" It'll be 3 because the keys are created in order. First it's 1 and then the 3 is assigned later."

the value will always show the last one I assign?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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A dictionary can only store one value for each key. If you assign the same key more than once it will replace what it had before.