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Python: Combine two dictionary adding values for common keys

Python dictionary: Exercise-19 with Solution

Write a Python program to combine two dictionary adding values for common keys.

Sample Solution:-

Python Code:

from collections import Counter
d1 = {'a': 100, 'b': 200, 'c':300}
d2 = {'a': 300, 'b': 200, 'd':400}
d = Counter(d1) + Counter(d2)
print(d)

Sample Output:

Counter({'b': 400, 'd': 400, 'a': 400, 'c': 300})

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Python: Tips of the Day

Clamps num within the inclusive range specified by the boundary values x and y:

Example:

def tips_clamp_num(num,x,y):
  return max(min(num, max(x, y)), min(x, y))
print(tips_clamp_num(2, 4, 6))
print(tips_clamp_num(1, -1, -6))

Output:

4
-1