Creating Custom Models in CodeIgniter

Creating Custom Models in CodeIgniter — a practical guide to CodeIgniter custom model with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.

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Short description

Keep complex queries inside model methods so controllers stay thin.

Custom finder

public function published()
{
    return $this->where('is_published', 1)
                ->orderBy('created_at', 'DESC')
                ->findAll();
}