* .save(callback
)
Purpose
The save()
method updates your record in the database using the current attributes. It then returns the newly saved object in the callback.
Overview
Parameters
Description | Accepted Data Types | Required ? | |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Callback | function |
Yes |
Callback Parameters
Description | Possible Data Types | |
---|---|---|
1 | Error | Error |
2 | Saved Record | { } |
Example Usage
User.find().exec(
function(err,myRecords){
// Grab a record off the top of the returned array and save a new attribute to it
var getOneRecord = myRecords.pop();
getOneRecord.name = 'Hank';
getOneRecord.save(
function(err,s){
console.log('User with ID '+s.id+' now has name '+s.name);
});
});
// User with ID 1 now has name Hank
// Don't forget to handle your errors.
// Don't forget to abide by the rules you set in your model
Notes
This is an instance method. Currently, instance methods ARE NOT TRANSACTIONAL. Because of this, it is recommended that you use the equivalent model method instead.