how to update a mongodb document from node.js?

Question

I am trying to update an array in a mongoDB from a node.js program. I am able to modify the array from within node.js, but I can not get the changes to save.

http://pastebin.com/j0Mnf7jP

I think I am doing something very wrong. assistance would be appreciated...

Answer 1

Change this line:

({_id:doc._id},$set:{scores:zz});

To:

({_id:doc._id}, { $set:{scores:zz}} );

This should also probably be wrapped with a callback, to catch errors:

db.schools.update({_id:doc._id}, {$set:{scores:zz}}, function(err, result) {
    if (err)
        //do something.
});