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Discover how to easily filter items in a Python dictionary containing a list of dictionaries, focusing on values that meet specific criteria.
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How to Filter Through a Dictionary with a List of Dictionaries in Python

Working with data structures like dictionaries and lists is a common task in Python programming. Occasionally, you may encounter a situation where you need to filter through a dictionary that contains a list of dictionaries. This can be useful when you're trying to extract specific information based on certain conditions—like identifying all completed tasks in a to-do list.

In this guide, we'll examine a practical example and explore how to efficiently filter items from a dictionary, yielding a new list that meets our criteria.

The Problem Statement

Let’s say you have the following dictionary that represents a to-do list:

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You want to filter this dictionary to retrieve all items where the completed key is set to True. This will help you quickly gather all the tasks that have been completed.

The Solution

Filtering through a dictionary with a list of dictionaries can be accomplished easily in Python. Here’s how you can do it step by step:

Step 1: Initialize an Empty List

Start by initializing an empty list where you will store the filtered results. This list will contain only the dictionaries from the original list that have a completed value of True.

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Step 2: Iterate Through the List

Next, you need to loop through the list contained within your dictionary. In this case, the key is "list" and you will access it using dictionary["list"].

Step 3: Check the Condition

While iterating through each dictionary in the list, check if the value associated with the completed key is True. If so, append the dictionary to your completed list.

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Final Output

Once you've completed the iteration, your completed list will contain only the dictionaries where the completed key was True. If we run the code above with our sample dictionary, it will give us the following result:

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Using List Comprehension for Simplicity

A more concise way to achieve the same result is by using list comprehension. This method combines the looping and filtering into a single line of code, making it more readable:

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This one-liner accomplishes the same result as our previous code in a more compact way.

Conclusion

Filtering through a dictionary that contains a list of dictionaries is straightforward in Python. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively extract the information you need based on specific conditions. Whether you use the traditional loop method or the more modern list comprehension, you now have the tools to work efficiently with your data.

Happy coding!