convert map to JSON()

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This function returns a JSON string that is created from the contents of map a. See examples.

Parameters

Parameter

Description

a

Name of the map.

b

(optional) If true, the JSON string is returned in pretty print format. Default: false.

c

(optional) If false, certain characters (e.g. ", <, >) are replaced by Unicode escape sequences. If true, this is not done, except for the character ", which is replaced by \u0022. Default: false.

Examples

Let us assume that the map mymap contains a=<aaa>, b=bbb, c=ccc. The map unknown does not exist.

Parameter a

Parameter b

Parameter c

Result

mymap

false

{"a":"\u003caaa\u003e","b":"bbb","c":"ccc"}

mymap

true

{"a":"<aaa>","b":"bbb","c":"ccc"}

unknown

{ }