[Solved] What will be the output of this Python Lambda handler?def lambda_handler(event, context): return event.get('name', 'unknown')When invoked with {} (empty dictionary) as event? | AWS

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What will be the output of this Python Lambda handler?

def lambda_handler(event, context):
    return event.get('name', 'unknown')

When invoked with {} (empty dictionary) as event?

A'unknown'

BNone

CError: KeyError

D'name'

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the use of dict.get method
The get method returns the value for the given key if it exists; otherwise, it returns the default value provided.
Step 2: Apply get on empty event dictionary
Since the event is empty and has no 'name' key, event.get('name', 'unknown') returns the default 'unknown'.
Final Answer:
'unknown' -> Option A
Quick Check:
dict.get returns default if key missing [OK]

Quick Trick: dict.get(key, default) returns default if key missing [OK]

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