How to update embedded document in mongoose?

Question

I\'ve looked through the mongoose API, and many questions on SO and on the google group, and still can\'t figure out updating embedded documents.

I\'m trying to upda

Answer 1

You have to save the parent object, and markModified the nested document.

That´s the way we do it

exports.update = function(req, res) {
  if(req.body._id) { delete req.body._id; }
  Profile.findById(req.params.id, function (err, profile) {
    if (err) { return handleError(res, err); }
    if(!profile) { return res.send(404); }
    var updated = _.merge(profile, req.body);
    updated.markModified('NestedObj');
    updated.save(function (err) {
      if (err) { return handleError(res, err); }
      return res.json(200, profile);
    });
  });
};