You want to save a Python dictionary data to a JSON file with indentation for readability. Which code is correct?

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Python - Structured Data Files

You want to save a Python dictionary data to a JSON file with indentation for readability. Which code is correct?

Awith open('output.json', 'w') as f: json.dumps(data, f, indent=4)

Bwith open('output.json', 'w') as f: json.dump(data, f, indent=4)

Cwith open('output.json', 'w') as f: json.load(data, f, indent=4)

Dwith open('output.json', 'w') as f: json.loads(data, f, indent=4)

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Use json.dump() to write dict to file
json.dump() writes JSON to file, accepts indent parameter for formatting.
Step 2: Confirm correct function and parameters
json.dumps() returns string, not for writing directly to file; load and loads are for reading.
Final Answer:
with open('output.json', 'w') as f: json.dump(data, f, indent=4) -> Option B
Quick Check:
Use json.dump() with indent to write pretty JSON [OK]

Quick Trick: Use json.dump() with indent to save readable JSON [OK]

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