[FIXED] Laravel Model::create mass assignment not working for columns with null as default value

Issue

I have a table in my db where some columns are nullable and of course have null as default value.

In my controller, I use Model::create($request->all()) to save. While it saves the data, the nullable columns were not populated with any value, still null.

Perhaps, does making it ->nullable() in migration the issue?

If not, can someone explain why the nullable columns were not populated with their corresponding values? and how do I address the problem?

Solution

Take look at the Mass Assignment Documentation

So, to get started, you should define which model attributes you want to make mass assignable. You may do this using the $fillable property on the model

You have to add $fillable property to your model, especially when you are using Model::create($request->all()).

public $fillable = [];

For example:

public $fillable = ['some_property', 'some_other'];

Now, if you will call create method, 'some_property' and 'some_other' will be assigned.

Also, you can use $guarded which says that all properies are mass assignable and nothing is guarded

public $guarded= [];

Don't use $guarded if you are going to create model by passing $request->all() to create method

Answered By - Malkhazi Dartsmelidze