Is it possible to convert a JSON string to an object? [duplicate]

Answer 1

You can parse the string into a ruby hash and then turn it into a Mash. Mash provides you with method-like access.

require 'json'
require 'hashie'

hash = JSON.parse json_string
obj = Hashie::Mash.new hash
obj.drawer.stations.tv.header # => "TV Channels"

Update

You can also do it without a 3rd party gem, using ruby's own OpenStruct:

require 'ostruct'
require 'json'

obj = JSON.parse(json_string, object_class: OpenStruct)
obj.drawer.stations.tv.header # => "TV Channels"