How to insert values into C# Dictionary on instantiation?

Question

Does anyone know if there is a way I can insert values into a C# Dictionary when I create it? I can, but don\'t want to, do dict.Add(int, \"string\") for each item

Answer 1

You can instantiate a dictionary and add items into it like this:

var dictionary = new Dictionary
    {
        {0, "string"},
        {1, "string2"},
        {2, "string3"}
    };