dict.items() Items view
Last updated: 2026-09-22
dict.items() Items view
dict.items() returns a view of (key, value) pairs.
| Category | Dict Methods |
|---|---|
| Kind | Built-in Type Method |
| Python Version | all |
📝 Syntax
dict.items()Returns：A dict_items view object yielding (key, value) pairs.
Mutates the original：No (returns a new object)
▶ Example
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Output：
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❓ FAQ
QWhat type does items() return?
AA dict_items view object, not a list. It is iterable, and you can convert it to a list with list(d.items()).
QIs the view dynamic?
AYes. If you run v = d.items() first and then add keys to d, the new key-value pairs appear in v in real time.
QCan the dict be modified while iterating?
ANo! Adding or removing keys inside a for k, v in d.items(): loop raises RuntimeError: dictionary changed size during iteration. To modify while iterating, first do list(d.items()).
QHow do I get both keys and values at once?
AUnpack directly with for k, v in d.items():.
