How do I copy dicts in Python for production systems?

In Python, copying dictionaries can be done in several ways, depending on your specific requirements and the complexity of the data structure. The most commonly used methods include using the `copy()` method, the `dict()` constructor, and the `copy` module for deep copying. Below you will find examples illustrating these methods.

Keywords: Python, copy dict, shallow copy, deep copy, dictionaries
Description: Learn how to effectively copy dictionaries in Python, including shallow and deep copy methods, for efficient data management in production systems.

# Example of copying dictionaries in Python

# Shallow copy using the copy() method
original_dict = {'a': 1, 'b': 2, 'c': 3}
shallow_copied_dict = original_dict.copy()
print("Shallow Copied Dict:", shallow_copied_dict)

# Shallow copy using dict() constructor
another_copied_dict = dict(original_dict)
print("Another Copied Dict:", another_copied_dict)

# Deep copy using the copy module
import copy
nested_dict = {'a': 1, 'b': {'c': 2}}
deep_copied_dict = copy.deepcopy(nested_dict)
print("Deep Copied Dict:", deep_copied_dict)
    

Keywords: Python copy dict shallow copy deep copy dictionaries