[Python-Dev] annoying dictionary problem, non-existing keys

[Karthik]

bvidinli wrote:
> I posted to so many lists because,
>
> this issue is related to all lists,
> this is an idea for python,
> this is related to development of python...
>
> why are you so much defensive ?
>
> i think ideas all important for development of python, software....
> i am sory anyway.... hope will be helpful.
>
> 2008/4/24, Terry Reedy <tjreedy at udel.edu>:
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Is this an acceptable alternative?

try:
    if conf['key1'] == 'something':
       <ur commands>
except KeyError:
    pass


Regards,
Karthik
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