How to convert an array to object in PHP?

Question

How can I convert an array like this to an object?

[128] => Array
    (
        [status] => "Figure A.
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Answer 1

I would definitly go with a clean way like this :

from_array($payload);
  }


  public function from_array($array)
  {
     foreach(get_object_vars($this) as $attrName => $attrValue)
        $this->{$attrName} = $array[$attrName];
  }

  public function say_hi ()
  {
     print "hi my name is {$this->name}";
  }
}

print_r($_POST);
$mike = new Person($_POST);
$mike->say_hi();

?>

if you submit:

you will get this:

I found this more logical comparing the above answers from Objects should be used for the purpose they've been made for (encapsulated cute little objects).

Also using get_object_vars ensure that no extra attributes are created in the manipulated Object (you don't want a car having a family name, nor a person behaving 4 wheels).