Hi all while learning hash arrays i have got a doubt i.e if the data is in the following manner Name ABC AGE 25 Book perl Name DEF AGE 20 Book linux Name GHI AGE 21 Book PHP ................. .............. ................ (assume that the above data is already present in a file or it is being accepted from user using a program in the above format) can anyone help me on how to store the data with hash key as the 'Name' and the hash strings as the details of 'AGE' and 'Book' Thanks in advance for the help Regards Anand
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