getVariable

Retrieves value of a variable

getVariable(name) → returns any

This function requires Lucee.  Not supported on Adobe ColdFusion, etc.
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See Also:   setVariable

Argument Reference

name string
Required

Examples
Sample code invoking the getVariable function 

a=1;
writeOutput(getVariable('a'));

Expected Result: 1

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