Binding nested data with eloquent model attributes

#1

Binding nested data currently works for arrays. Would it be possible to allow nesting data with in eloquent model instance?

In my example below, I would like to be able to bind wire:model="contract_form.title" or wire:model="contract_form.date"

Obviously, I can make the eloquent model an array, but then I would lose the flexibility of using the instance in other methods (i.e. update())

ContractForm.php component

<?php

namespace App\Http\Livewire\Admin\Contracts;

use App\ContractForm;
use Livewire\Component;

class ViewContractForm extends Component
{
    public $contract_form;

    public function mount(ContractForm $contract_form)
    {
        $this->contract_form = $contract_form;
    }

    public function render()
    {
        return view('livewire.admin.contracts.view-contract-form');
    }
}

I’m guessing the answer is no because it would add too much overhead, but I thought I would ask.

Thanks!

#2

I think, you are missing one additional step: validation.

#3

Unfortunately, I don’t think this is possible because of how javascript handles objects. PHP objects aren’t javascript readable so they have to be serialized into a context that javascript CAN read - arrays. So you have to be more explicit with your models and data types which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Just need to work within the limitation of the framework (and ultimately, the languages).

#4

I only included what I thought was relevant. I’m not having an issue with validation.

#5
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#6

Thanks @xxdalexx I don’t know how I missed that searching. I’ve done some refactoring and I’m content now.