beforeCreate()

Signature

beforeCreate() — returns void

Available in: model Category: Callback Functions

Description

Registers method(s) that should be called before a new object is created. This allows you to modify or validate data, set defaults, or perform logic right before the object is persisted in the database for the first time.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Default	Description
methods	string	no	—	Method name or list of method names that should be called when this callback event occurs in an object’s life cycle (can also be called with the method argument).

Examples

1. Run a method before saving a new object
function config() {
    beforeCreate("fixObj");
}

function fixObj() {
    // Ensure a default role is assigned
    if (!structKeyExists(this, "roleId")) {
        this.roleId = 2; // Assign "user" role
    }
}

2. Generate a unique slug before creation
function config() {
    beforeCreate("generateSlug");
}

function generateSlug() {
    this.slug = lcase(replace(this.title, " ", "-", "all"));
}

3. Hash a password before inserting a new user
function config() {
    beforeCreate("hashPassword");
}

function hashPassword() {
    this.password = hash(this.password, "SHA-256");
}