Return array instead of object in serializer

Question

Have any way to return on has_many :roles a array instead of object?

class UserSerializer < ActiveModel::Serializer
  attributes :id, :name, :nickname, :image, :roles

  has_many :roles
end

Thanks.

excid3 · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-14 16:27:04Z

1

You can build your own custom methods in the serializer and use those as attributes

class UserSerializer < ActiveModel::Serializer
  attributes :role_names

  def role_names
    object.roles.map(&:name)
  end
end

answered Oct 14, 2016 at 16:27

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baron816 · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-14 15:27:29Z

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You usually use includes for that. I'm not that familiar with using serializers though.

answered Oct 14, 2016 at 15:27

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