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How do I add an extra key/value pair to an existing hash?
For example, if I have a hash like this: 

%hash=(a=>1, b=>2, c=>3)

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how do I add on the scalar values d and 4 to get 

%hash=(a=>1, b=>2, c=>3, d=>4)?

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Can I use push, as for an array?

This is probably a really basic question, but I can't find an answer to it anywhere. The Camel book only seems to give the 'push' commands for arrays, not hashes, and there is nothing listed under 'hash processing' for adding elements. Do I have to turn my hash into an array, push my values, and then turn the array back into a hash again?

Kind regards,

Campbell

In reply to adding key/value pairs to a hash. by campbell

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