How do I filter dicts in Python in pure Python?

Filtering dictionaries in Python can be done using dictionary comprehensions or the built-in filter function. Here’s an example of how to filter a dictionary based on specific criteria.

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This content provides examples of how to filter dictionaries in Python using pure Python techniques. It covers both dictionary comprehensions and the filter function.

# Example of filtering a dictionary to get entries with values greater than 2 data = {'a': 1, 'b': 2, 'c': 3, 'd': 4} # Using dictionary comprehension filtered_data = {key: value for key, value in data.items() if value > 2} print(filtered_data) # Output: {'c': 3, 'd': 4} # Using the filter function filtered_data = dict(filter(lambda item: item[1] > 2, data.items())) print(filtered_data) # Output: {'c': 3, 'd': 4}

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