How Can I Remove a Key From a Python Dictionary?

To remove a key from a Python dictionary, you can use several methods:

1. Using del:
   This removes the key-value pair entirely.
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   del my_dict[key]

2. Using pop():
   This removes the key and returns its value. If the key doesn’t exist, you can provide a default value.
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   value = my_dict.pop(key, default)

3. Using popitem():
   This removes and returns the last inserted key-value pair.
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   key, value = my_dict.popitem()


Remember to check if the key exists before removing it to avoid errors.