Why did you call the variable holding your empty dictionary as "your list"? It's a bit counterintuitive. - Ashraf Miah - Medium

The code below divides the values in a dictionary by 2,

9 Things You Do That Shows You Are Not A Professional Python Developer

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Why did you call the variable holding your empty dictionary as "your list"? It's a bit counterintuitive.

Ashraf Miah

Written by Ashraf Miah

Data Scientist and Chartered Aeronautical Engineer (MEng CEng EUR ING MRAeS) with over 15 years experience in the Aerospace, Defence and Rail Industry.

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