[fpc-pascal] Difference between Associative array and Hashlist?

[Sven Barth]

Am 24.08.2020 um 21:47 schrieb Lars via fpc-pascal:
> Since FPC has no associative array I was thinking that the closest is 
> TStringList with name/value pairs.
>
> Then there is a hashlist in contnrs.
>
> Maybe an associative array means you don't have to implement it using 
> hashes in order for it to work?
>
> If there is a need for one I might write one as the TStringList is a 
> bit slow, but do they already exist elsewhere before undertaking it...

I suggest you to take a look at TDictionary<,> in Generics.Collections. 
You can find a comparison regarding performace of various hash list 
classes available with/for FPC here: 
http://www.benibela.de/fpc-map-benchmark_en.html

Regards,
Sven