limit the number of objects returned in a has_many

Question

How can I limit the number of rows returned in a has many relationship? For example:

class User < ActiveRecord::Base
  has_many :photos
end

Answer 1

Just add a limit option to the has_many association:

class User < ActiveRecord::Base
  has_many :photos, :limit => 8
end

EDIT

According to your needs:

class User < ActiveRecord::Base
  has_many :all_photos, :class_name => "Photo"
  has_many :photos, :limit => 8
end

note: changed 'class' to 'class_name' in the all_photos association