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Associative Array

What is the difference between a normal and an associative array with the help of an example. can i get the explanation on the same?

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59 months ago

mprestwood

RE: Associative Array

An associative array links one set of unique values with another set of values (not necessarily unique). Think of an associative array as a two column table. An array is just a set of values. Think of a regular array as a single column table. I also know associative arrays as "dynamic arrays" in ObjectPAL, a "lookup" table in DBA terms, and dictionaries or HashTables in C#. You didn't say which language you wanted an example in so here's an ...

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