Dictionary Comprehensions
Build dictionaries concisely with comprehension syntax.
Dictionary Comprehensions is a free Python Academy lesson on CoddyKit. This is lesson 4 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Python Academy learning path, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app. The Python Academy course includes 4 lessons in total.
Introduction
Basic Dict Comprehension
squares = {x: x**2 for x in range(5)}
print(squares)With a Condition
evens = {x: x**2 for x in range(10) if x % 2 == 0}
print(evens)Inverting a Dict
d = {'a': 1, 'b': 2, 'c': 3}
inverted = {v: k for k, v in d.items()}
print(inverted)From Two Lists
keys = ['name', 'age']
vals = ['Alice', 30]
d = {k: v for k, v in zip(keys, vals)}
print(d)Transforming Values
d = {'a': 'hello', 'b': 'world'}
result = {k: v.upper() for k, v in d.items()}
print(result)Nested Dict Comprehension
nested = {i: {j: i*j for j in range(3)} for i in range(3)}
print(nested)Grouping with Comprehension
words = ['apple', 'art', 'banana', 'blueberry']
grouped = {ch: [w for w in words if w.startswith(ch)] for ch in 'ab'}
print(grouped)Merging and Overriding
d1 = {'a': 1, 'b': 2}
d2 = {'b': 99, 'c': 3}
merged = {**d1, **d2}
print(merged)Dict vs defaultdict
from collections import defaultdict
d = defaultdict(list)
for w in ['apple', 'art', 'banana']:
d[w[0]].append(w)
print(dict(d))Performance
# Comprehension
squares = {x: x**2 for x in range(1000)}
print(len(squares))Quick Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the “Dictionary Comprehensions” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Dictionary Comprehensions” is free to read here on the web. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Python Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO. The Python Academy course includes 4 lessons in total.
What will I learn in “Dictionary Comprehensions”?
Build dictionaries concisely with comprehension syntax. You practise Python Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Python Academy?
No prior experience is required. Python Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace. This is lesson 4 of 4.
How long does the “Dictionary Comprehensions” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Python Academy lesson?
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All lessons in this course
- Dictionary Basics
- Dictionary Methods
- Sets and Set Operations
- Dictionary Comprehensions