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    json_decode

    Parses a JSON string into corresponding HCL primitives, lists, or maps.

    Signature

    json_decode(str: string) -> any

    Parameters

    ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
    strstringyesThe JSON string to parse

    Return value

    Returns the documented result for the function signature.

    Example

    redis "cache_lookup" {
  connection = connection.redis.cache
  command    = "GET"
  key        = "product:${ctx.request.path.id}"
}

respond {
  condition = steps.cache_lookup.value != null
  status    = 200
  body      = json_decode(steps.cache_lookup.value)
}