method

update_attribute

v4.2.9 - Show latest stable - 1 note - Class: ActiveRecord::Persistence

update_attribute(name, value) public

Updates a single attribute and saves the record. This is especially useful for boolean flags on existing records. Also note that

Validation is skipped.
Callbacks are invoked.
updated_at/updated_on column is updated if that column is available.
Updates all the attributes that are dirty in this object.

This method raises an +ActiveRecord::ActiveRecordError+ if the attribute is marked as readonly.

See also update_column.

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# File activerecord/lib/active_record/persistence.rb, line 237
    def update_attribute(name, value)
      name = name.to_s
      verify_readonly_attribute(name)
      send("#{name}=", value)
      save(validate: false)
    end

February 29, 2012

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looking to bypass validations, callbacks and updated_at?

Take a look at updated_column

http://apidock.com/rails/ActiveRecord/Persistence/update_column

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