Bash Shell Scripting- Associative Arrays

The video tutorial explains the differences between normal (indexed) arrays and associative arrays. Normal arrays use integer indices, while associative arrays use string indices. The tutorial covers how to define and use both types of arrays, highlighting that associative arrays must be declared before use. It also demonstrates how to access values and indices in both array types and discusses the key differences between them.

How can you retrieve a value from an associative array using its key?

What happens when you try to display an associative array without specifying an index?

In what scenarios would you prefer using associative arrays over normal arrays?