Learn how Python's dictionary data structure works as a powerful and versatile way to store and retrieve objects and data in your applications.

Essentially, dictionaries work a lot like lists. This means you can store lots of data in a single place for easy retrieval. We’ve previously discussed how to use lists in Python here: How to ...

When we use a list in Python, we create a challenge for ourselves because the list index will change each time we add new elements. Thus it is very difficult to maintain any kind of order.