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Local Command: Declare Associative Array Variable
Use for declare associative array variable with Local. Exact CLI syntax to declare associative array variable using Local.
When to use this: Use for declare associative array variable with Local.
Command Syntax
local -A <variable>=(<[key_a]=item_a [key_b]=item_b [key_c]=item_c>)local -A <variable>=(<[key_a]=item_a [key_b]=item_b [key_c]=item_c>)Command Breakdown
-A- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to declare associative array variable using Local.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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