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## This array element has no value. Remove spaces after = or use "" for empty string.
### Problematic code:
```sh
array=([1]=one [2]= two)
```
### Correct code:
```sh
array=([1]=one [2]=two)
```
### Rationale:
You have an array element on the form `[index]=`. The shell will interpret this as an independent element with index `index` and value `<empty string>`.
This may happen as part of the expression `[index]= value`, where the space is not allowed and causes the shell to interpret it as `[index]="" [index+1]=value`.
If you wanted the element to have a value, remove the spaces after `=`, e.g. `[index]=value`.
If you wanted to assign an empty string, explicitly use emtpy quotes: `[index]=""`. This makes no difference to the shell, but will make your intention clear to shellcheck and other humans.
### Exceptions:
None.