@@ -132,6 +132,11 @@ Need to maintain creation and update timestamps on your database records? With E
Next, add **created_at** and **updated_at** date columns to your table. Now, whenever you save the model, the creation and update timestamps will be set automatically. You're welcome.
In some cases it may be useful to update the **updated_at** date column without actually modifying any data within the model. Simply use the **touch** method, which will also automatically save the changes immediately:
$comment = Comment::find(1);
$comment->touch();
> **Note:** You can change the default timezone of your application in the **application/config/application.php** file.