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my python program reads pre-defined dictionary values processing. need able change values of dictionary. but, program converted executable file, should not defined inside program.

i thinking defining in text file. don't want write code parse , populate dictionary. need know if there way define dict in text file , assigning content directly python dict.

like this:

in text file:

{'a':1,'b':2,'c':3}

nb: actual 1 bit more enrich values. example.

in program: dict_variable = f.read()

so if print variable dictionary object:

{'a':1,'b':2,'c':3}

and can accessed dict_variable['a'].

is there way this?

you can use eval() :

s = f.read()

d = eval(s)

from convert string representation of dictionary dictionary?