Babar Ali Jamali
2 min readNov 15, 2023

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The error you're encountering is a TypeError at the line data = j["context"]["dispatcher"]["stores"]["HistoricalPriceStore"]. This typically indicates that the variable j is expected to be a dictionary, but it is a string.

Without the full code, it's a bit challenging to pinpoint the exact issue, but I can provide some general guidance on how to approach this type of error.

The error suggests that j is a string, and you are trying to access its elements as if it were a dictionary with string keys. You should check the value of j and make sure it is indeed a dictionary.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot:

Print the Value of j: Add a print(j) statement before the line causing the error. This will help you see what the content of j is at that point in the code.

print(j)

data = j["context"]["dispatcher"]["stores"]["HistoricalPriceStore"]

Check the Documentation: If j is supposed to be a dictionary, check the documentation or source code of the function that returns j. Ensure that it is supposed to return a dictionary and understand its structure.

Handling API Responses: If j is the result of an API call, make sure you are handling the response correctly. Sometimes, API responses may be in JSON format, and you might need to parse them using json.loads().

For example:

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import json

# Assuming j is a JSON string

j_dict = json.loads(j)

data = j_dict["context"]["dispatcher"]["stores"]["HistoricalPriceStore"]

Error Checking: Implement error checking to handle cases where j might not be in the expected format. You can use if isinstance(j, dict): before trying to access its elements.

if isinstance(j, dict):

data = j["context"]["dispatcher"]["stores"]["HistoricalPriceStore"]

else:

print("Unexpected format for 'j'.")

By following these steps, you should be able to identify whether j is indeed a dictionary and how to properly access its elements.

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Babar Ali Jamali
Babar Ali Jamali

Written by Babar Ali Jamali

I am IT Professional, Cyber Security Student, Ethical Hacker, Android, Web, Freelance Writer and Python Developer.

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