ignore before_update when save

Question

some case I don't want execute before_update. please help me.

case A: in case I want used before_update

obj = Object.find(id)
obj.save

but case B I don't want used before_update

obj = Object.find(id)
obj.save # in case I want used before_update

Answer 1

update_without_callbacks and create_without_callbacks are private methods. These methods will not call any callbacks.

obj = Object.find(id)
obj.send(:update_without_callbacks)

obj = Object.new(:name => 'foo')
obj.send(:create_without_callbacks)