Could someone explain the following?
>>> a = {1}
>>> b = {2}
>>> a & b == set()
True
>>> a & b == {}
False
Why is this choice made?
Could someone explain the following? >>> a = {1} >>> b = {2} >>>
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Could someone explain the following?
>>> a = {1}
>>> b = {2}
>>> a & b == set()
True
>>> a & b == {}
False
Why is this choice made?
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a & b == {}is comparing a ANDed with b with{}, an empty dictionary. So, the result of the and and an empty dictionary are different and the result is false.