Using the Python Defaultdict Type for Handling Missing Keys

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how the Python defaultdict type works and how to use it for handling missing keys when you’re working with dictionaries. You’ll also learn how to use a defaultdict to solve problems like grouping or counting the… Read more

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