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Explain the key difference between a list and a dictionary in Python.
Explain the key difference between a list and a dictionary in Python.
A list is an ordered collection of items, while a dictionary is an unordered collection of key-value pairs.
What are the enclosures used for items in a list and a dictionary?
What are the enclosures used for items in a list and a dictionary?
Items in a list are enclosed within square brackets [], while items in a dictionary are enclosed within curly braces {}.
Explain the concept of mutability in the context of lists and dictionaries.
Explain the concept of mutability in the context of lists and dictionaries.
Lists are mutable, allowing addition, removal, or modification of items after creation. Dictionaries are also mutable, enabling changes to key-value pairs.
Describe the uniqueness requirement for keys in a dictionary.
Describe the uniqueness requirement for keys in a dictionary.
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How are values accessed in a dictionary?
How are values accessed in a dictionary?
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Explain why dictionaries do not maintain a specific order for their key-value pairs.
Explain why dictionaries do not maintain a specific order for their key-value pairs.
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