can we use jsonpath for setting a value

[xycloud]

AFAIK, we always use jsonpath for getting value from a json object, is that possible to set a value by jsonpath?

[brettz9]

Yes, the objects returned are not copies... However, as with all JavaScript objects, if you are modifying a scalar value within an object (i.e., not an array or object), you will need the parent object and the property name to modify.

You can use resultType: 'all' with JSONPath Plus, to get the parent and parentProperty to reference the parent object and property you wish to modify.

Closing as that should answer the question, but feel free to comment further as needed.

[xblurx]

hi there, just found this question and wanted to ask what is the actual api for setting the object value at path with JSONPath ?

[xblurx]

no need to answer as I found the answer in #126