Python Set difference() Method
Returns a set containing the differences between two sets. If you have
two sets, a and b, a.difference(b) returns all the
items in a that are not in b.
Syntax
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set.difference(otherSet)
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
otherSet |
Required. The set to compare with the current set. |
Example
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desktopComponents = {'memory', 'processor', 'hard drive'}
laptopComponents = {'memory', 'processor', 'SSD', 'camera', 'keyboard'}
notInDesktop = laptopComponents.difference(desktopComponents)
notInLaptop = desktopComponents.difference(laptopComponents)
print(f'Components only in the laptop computer: {notInDesktop}')
print(f'Components only in the desktop computer: {notInLaptop}')
Output
Components only in the laptop computer: {'keyboard', 'SSD', 'camera'}
Components only in the desktop computer: {'hard drive'}