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Created January 30, 2017 12:15
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PhpStorm regex to replace PHP object-like accessing to PHP array-like accessing
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regex_from_object_to_array_accessing.txt
Do you keep modifiying $my_variable->foo to $my_variable['foo'] over and over everyday? This regex is for you.
text to replace : (\$some_variable)(\->)([\w]+)
replacement : $1\[\'$3\'\]
Backup your files to prevent any problems. Use this with caution. At your own risk.
Usage:
1. Keyboard shortcut Cmd + R or equivalent to trigger a text replace
2. Click on the regex checkbox
3. Make sure case-sensitive is on (Match Case checkbox)
4. Change some_variable with your own
5. Click on Replace or Replace all
6. Enjoy the beauty of regular expressions!
Tested in PhpStorm 2016.3.2 on macOS Sierra 10.12.3
PS: If there is some problem do Cmd + Z to undo changes.
Have a nice day.
@CJMcGregor
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Just what I was looking for. Worked great. Thank you!

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