What are the advantages and disadvantages of using associative arrays to define navigation structures in PHP?

Associative arrays can be a convenient way to define navigation structures in PHP as they allow for easy organization of links and their corresponding labels. However, they may not be as intuitive for developers who are not familiar with array syntax. Additionally, updating or modifying the navigation structure may require directly editing the array, which can be cumbersome for larger navigation menus. 

// Example of defining a navigation structure using associative arrays
$navigation = array(
    'Home' => 'index.php',
    'About Us' => 'about.php',
    'Services' => 'services.php',
    'Contact Us' => 'contact.php'
);

// Displaying the navigation menu
echo '<ul>';
foreach ($navigation as $label => $link) {
    echo '<li><a href="' . $link . '">' . $label . '</a></li>';
}
echo '</ul>';

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