Database results as objects or arrays?

Question

This question is similar to Mysql results in PHP - arrays or objects? However, my question expands on what has been discussed there.

I\'m trying to decide which form

Answer 1

I think you are talking about weird objects coming up using SELECT on two or more tables.

I solve this by using AS in my sql to give it a more simple name.

SELECT IFNULL(SUM(table2.big_name),0) AS sumBig

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$result=$PDO->fetchObject();
$sum=$result->sumBig;