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ReQL command: difference

Command syntax

array.difference(array) → array

Description

Remove the elements of one array from another array.

Example: Retrieve Iron Man’s equipment list without boots.

r.table('marvel').get('IronMan')('equipment')
  .difference(['Boots'])
  .run(conn, callback)

Example: Remove Iron Man’s boots from his equipment.

r.table('marvel').get('IronMan')
  .update({
    equipment: r.row('equipment').difference(['Boots'])
  })
  .run(conn, callback)

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