How do I convert an OrderedDict to a regular dict in Python?

How do I convert an OrderedDict to a regular dict in Python?

You can convert an OrderedDict to a regular dict using the built-in dict() function. For example:

from collections import OrderedDict

ordered_dict = OrderedDict([('a', 1), ('b', 2)])
regular_dict = dict(ordered_dict)

Does the order of items change when I convert it?

No, the order of items will remain the same when you convert an OrderedDict to a regular dict in Python 3.7 and later.

What if I'm using an older version of Python?

In older versions of Python (before 3.7), regular dicts do not maintain order. If you need to preserve order, you should continue using OrderedDict.

Can I convert a regular dict back to an OrderedDict?

Yes, you can convert a regular dict back to an OrderedDict using the OrderedDict() constructor:

from collections import OrderedDict

regular_dict = {'a': 1, 'b': 2}
ordered_dict = OrderedDict(regular_dict)