Eloquent

How to update a record without updating timestamp in Laravel

In this article, we will see How to update record without saving or updating timestamp fields either `updated_at` or any other custom field. Laravel provides us functionality to handle timestamp update while saving model. Assigning `false` to `timestamps` property of model during model save, prevents auto update of timestamp fields.

Laravel's Eloquent whereTime() filtering method

This article, guide you through the usage of Laravel's Eloquent `whereTime()` method. It is used to match a field value against a specific time.

Laravel's Eloquent whereDate() filtering method

This article, guide you through the usage of Laravel's Eloquent `whereDate()` method. It is used to match a field value against a specific date.

Laravel's firstOrCreate Model Method

In this article, we will see Laravel's `firstOrCreate()` model method and how it provides you first instance from table if exists or create new table records if does not exists. You don't need to explicitly save like `firstOrNew()`.

Laravel's firstOrNew Model Method

In this article, we will see Laravel's `firstOrNew()` model method and how it is useful. It provides you first instance from table if exists or create new model instance. You need to explicitly save model instance.