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The command "az bicep decompile" is used to convert an Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template written in JSON syntax to Bicep syntax. Bicep is a Domain Specific Language (DSL) designed to simplify the authoring and management of Azure resources.

The specific command you provided is used to decompile an existing ARM template file to Bicep syntax. Here's the breakdown of the command:

• "az" refers to the Azure CLI (Command Line Interface), which is a command-line tool used to interact with Azure resources.
• "bicep" is a subcommand within the Azure CLI used for Bicep-related tasks.
• "decompile" is a specific action performed by the "az bicep" command.
• "--file" is a flag used to specify the path to the ARM template file that you want to decompile.
• "${path-to-template_file-json}" is a placeholder that represents the actual file path of the ARM template file you want to decompile. You need to replace it with the correct path on your system.

By running this command with the correct path to an ARM template file, the Azure CLI will convert the JSON-based ARM template into an equivalent Bicep file. This is useful if you want to transition from using ARM templates to the more concise and expressive Bicep language.