laravel - Can you create a new Model instance without saving it to the database

Question

I want to create a whole bunch of instances of a model object in Laravel, then pick the optimal instance and save it to the database. I know that I can create an instance with Model::create([]), but that saves to the database. If possible I'd like to create a bunch of models, then only "create" the one that is best.

Is this possible?

I am using Laravel 5.0

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/32193613/can-you-create-a-new-model-instance-without-saving-it-to-the-database

Answer 1

You create a new model simply by instantiating it:

$model = new Model;

You can then save it to the database at a later stage:

$model->save();