dict.get
Get the value for a key without an error for a missing key.
Python 3.13
dict.get(key[, default])Parameters
- keyHashable
- The key whose value to get.
- defaultAnyoptional
- What to return if the key is missing.
Return value
The value for the key, or default if the key is missing; None without default.
Examples
Default value for a missing key
Python 3.13
a = {'x': 1, 'y': 2}
print(a.get('z', 0))0
Lookup without a default
Python 3.13
a = {'x': 1}
print(a.get('x'))
print(a.get('z'))1 None
Details
Unlike d[key], it does not raise KeyError and does not add the key to the dictionary.