How can i convert a multidimensional array to string and vice versa using php?

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I have a multi dimensional array i want to convert this array to string and saved in to a file.Also need to convert string that stored in the file to the previous array for further processing. (i.e the file is like a table in the database ). Is it possible to convert the array to string and then back to array using php? If anyone knows please help me thanks in advance...

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akond
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2011-06-17 08:54:09 +00:00
Commented Jun 17, 2011 at 8:54 — akond
– akond, Commented Jun 17, 2011 at 8:54

cwallenpoole · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-17 05:53:39Z

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serialize converts a PHP object to a string. unserialize converts that string into whatever it was stored as. Also see __sleep and __wakeup.

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Decko · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-17 05:52:49Z

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You can also use the built-in seralize function that will serialize any type of data.

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r3d · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-16 12:29:16Z

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i think you have to loop through this array manually to build your string for your purpose. You can use the php function implode for a onedimensional array.

Read the comments of http://php.net/manual/en/function.implode.php .There is an algorithm to get this done also usinhg the implode function.

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