Laravel Create Method Syntax Alternative

Question

I'm building relationships between the users and posts tables. I'm wondering if there is a way to write this differently than this syntax?

$request->user()->posts()->create([
  'body' => $request->body
]);

Using syntax like this below how can achieve the same result as above?

Post::create([
  'body' => $request->body,
]);

I'm curious because I like to keep the same patterns.

you would add the user_id field to that array (which would have to be fillable on the model) ... i would suggest using the first method and let eloquent handle the needed key for the relationship — lagbox
– lagbox, Commented Nov 17, 2021 at 4:47

Michael Mano · Accepted Answer · 2021-11-17 05:11:37Z

1

You could do

Post::create([
    'user_id' => Auth::user()->id,
    'body' => $request->body,
]);

But for relations it's best to do your first solution.

answered Nov 17, 2021 at 5:11

Michael Mano

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