Python Set symmetric_difference() Method
Returns a new set that contains all the items from both sets except items that are present in both sets.
Syntax
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set.symmetric_difference(otherSet)
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
otherSet |
Required. The set whose elements will be compared with the given set. |
Example
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desktopComponents = {'memory', 'processor', 'hard drive'}
laptopComponents = {'memory', 'processor', 'SSD', 'camera', 'keyboard'}
difference = desktopComponents.symmetric_difference(laptopComponents)
print(difference)
Output
{'keyboard', 'camera', 'hard drive', 'SSD'}