Python: Create Dictionary from Text/File that's in Dictionary Format

Question

I\'d like to create a dictionary from a text file that I have, who\'s contents are in a \'dictionary\' format. Here\'s a sample of what the file contains:

Answer 1

I highly discourage using eval though. It may result in security issues if you don't have full control on the input file. Just import your dictionary and save them by using the json or pickle module.