How to reload/refresh model from database in Laravel?

Question

In some of my tests, I have a user model I have created and I run some methods that need to save certain attributes. In rails, I would typically call something like us

Answer 1

I believe @Antonio' answer is the most correct, but depending on the use case, you could also use a combination of $model->setRawAttributes and $model->getAttributes.

$users = User::all();

foreach($users as $user)
{
    $rawAttributes = $user->getAttributes();

    // manipulate user as required 
    // ..
    // Once done, return attribute state

    $user->setRawAttributes($rawAttributes);
}

The primary downside to this is that you're only "reloading" the data attributes, not any relationships you've altered, etc. That might also be considered the plus side.

EDIT

As of L5 - fresh() is the way to go