dict_keys_same

sunpy.util.dict_keys_same(list_of_dicts)

Makes sure that a list of dictionaries all have the same keys.

If a key is missing, it will be added but with a value of None.

Parameters

list_of_dicts (list of dict) – A list containing each dictonary to parse.

Returns

list – The list with each dict updated.

References

• https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10482439/make-sure-all-dicts-in-a-list-have-the-same-keys

Examples

>>> l = [{'x': 42}, {'x': 23, 'y': 5}]
>>> dict_keys_same(l)
    [{'x': 42, 'y': None}, {'x': 23, 'y': 5}]