Often shortened to “dict”

Multiple values under 1 variable name

Used to store collections of data

Data stored in key & value pairs

Ordered ( starting in Python 3.7 )

Keys CANNOT be duplicated

Created using curley braces ( eg. { } )

key pairs CAN be changed

Create a dictionary

my_car = {
  "brand": "Ford",
  "model": "Focus",
  "year": 2010
}
print(my_car)
print("This brand ==> " + my_car["brand"])

Use the len() function

my_car = {
  "brand": "Ford",
  "model": "Focus",
  "year": 2010
}
print(len(my_car))

Change the value under a key

my_car = { 
  "brand": "Ford",
  "model": "Focus",
  "year": 2010
}
my_car['model'] = "Mustang"
print(my_car)