How do I paginate dicts in Python with examples?

Paginating dictionaries in Python can be useful when you have large datasets and want to display them in smaller, manageable chunks. Below are methods to paginate dictionaries effectively.

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This guide demonstrates how to paginate Python dictionaries using examples to manage and display data efficiently.


def paginate_dict(data_dict, page_size, page_number):
    """Paginate a dictionary into smaller chunks."""
    # Calculate start and end indices
    start = (page_number - 1) * page_size
    end = start + page_size

    # Create a paginated dictionary
    paginated = dict(list(data_dict.items())[start:end])
    return paginated

# Example usage:
data = {i: f"value_{i}" for i in range(1, 101)}  # A dict with 100 items
page_size = 10
page_number = 2

# Get the second page of the paginated dictionary
result = paginate_dict(data, page_size, page_number)
print(result)
    

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