Add function that is called before saving a model
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Description
# Feature request
Add a function which is called before saving.
### Context
I want to implement a updated_at field that contains the Date/Time of the last update. This can easily be implemented with such a function. Other use cases include a field that is dependent on another field eg.: file_extention = "pdf" is dependent on file_path = "/home/Documents/test.pdf"
### Solution
Add a "pre_save()" function in the "Model" class that can be implemented by Models. Call this function from the "engine._save()".
#### Alternative solutions
Calling a function every "save" manually.
### Additional context
If added, this has also be added to the documentation.
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by reading the Model class and the engine._save() entry point named in the issue to understand the current save flow. Check the existing documentation and tests around model saving before deciding what coverage is needed. Done means a pre_save() hook is supported for models, is called before saving, and the behavior is documented.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- mongodb, python
- Domain
- database
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100