Dictionaries
Map data with keys that index values
A dictionary is a data structure that associates each key with a corresponding value. Keys and values can be of any data type, providing more flexibility for data access than array indices and improved performance.
Functions
dictionary | Object that maps unique keys to values |
entries | Key-value pairs of dictionary |
keys | Keys of dictionary |
values | Values of dictionary |
types | Types of dictionary keys and values |
numEntries | Number of key-value pairs in dictionary |
isConfigured | Determine if dictionary has types assigned to keys and values |
isKey | Determine if dictionary contains key |
keyHash | Generate hash code for dictionary key |
keyMatch | Determine if two dictionary keys are the same |
Topics
- Map Data with Dictionaries
Use dictionaries to store key-value pairs of different data types.
- Dictionaries and Custom Classes
Modify custom classes for expected behavior in dictionaries.