How can I implement an associative array?

What is the best (ie simplest) way to implement an associative array (in Perl, a hash) in MATLAB?

I have a number of keys (strings) and I just want to be able to access a set of varfiables using the keys.

Tables, structures and containers all seem to fit the bill, but I can't really tell which is easiest / best.

Answer 1

[Steven Lord]

Use a containers.Map object?

[dormant]

thanks (sorry for late reply)