PyCon intro tutorial/Python scripts2

Step #1: learn about dictionaries

Time to practice looking things up! Use your favorite search engine to learn about another useful Python container type called a dictionary. Answer these questions:

1. How do you create a new dictionary?
2. How do you replace items in a dictionary?

Step #3: Review the state capitals quizzer

Review a useful script synthesizes a number of useful concepts that we've covered.

1. Download the script state_capitals.py and save it to your Desktop. Be sure to save it as a .py file.
2. Open the script in your text editor.
3. Read through the script. Think about these questions:
   • Why do we use a dictionary to store the states and capitals?
   • What is the purpose of the variable i in the for loop?
   • What is the purpose of the input function?
   • Think about one way that you could extend the script to make it more useful. How would you make that change in code?