An example of using a local variable in EPP

exampleepp.pp

# Example of local variables set inside of an EPP template
#

$template = @(EOF)
  <%
    # this is an element with arbitrary puppet code
    $hash = { a => 1, b => 2, c => 3 }
  -%>
  The keys are:
  <%- $hash.each |$key, $value| { -%>
    <%= $key %>
  <%- } -%>

  The values are:
  <%- $hash.each |$key, $value| { -%>
    <%= $value %>
  <%- } -%>

  So long, and thanks for all the fish.
EOF
notice inline_epp($template)

Outputs:

Notice: Scope(Class[main]):     The keys are:
    a
    b
    c

  The values are:
    1
    2
    3

  So long, and thanks for all the fish.