Updating value in DB laravel

Question

I have this code:

    if(Auth::user())
    {
    Auth::user()->points = $request->points + 100;
    Auth::user()->save();
    }

Everytime user hits submit button in comment box, he should get +100 points, the problem is when I hit submit, comment is saved and points is saved. For example if I had 0 points or more no matter how many, after every comment it's still keeps showing that I have 100. It seems that I can add another 100 to existing points, it just change the value it self and not adding more points.

You already have your answer, but to comment on this code: probably $request->points has a value of 0 (or nothing at all, thus resulting in null which is equal to 0 if you're doing math), thus 0 + 100 = 100... — Raphioly-San
– Raphioly-San, Commented Jul 22, 2015 at 11:24

MaGnetas · Accepted Answer · 2015-07-22 11:50:08Z

2

You should try assigning it this way:

Auth::user()->points += 100;

If I understood your case correctly.

Basically you might wanna make sure that the $request->points has the correct value. Or simply increase the value the user holds.

Another way to try is:

Auth::user()->increment('points', 100);

More about that here

edited Jul 22, 2015 at 11:50

answered Jul 22, 2015 at 11:15

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frenchbaguette Over a year ago

Yeah it's working right now! I will accept your answer after 10 minutes!

MaGnetas Over a year ago

Great! as long as it helped you understand what was the problem

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