Product properties
Product properties belong to the Spree::ProductProperty model. They track
individual attributes for a product that would not apply to all of your
products. Typically, product properties would be used for additional product
information.
As an example, you might see a list of product properties for a limited edition t-shirt as a table on its product page:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Fit | Tapered |
| Manufacturer | American Apparel |
| Material | 100% cotton |
You can retrieve the value for a property on a Spree::Product object by
calling the property method on it and passing through that property's name:
Spree::Product.find(1).property("fit")
=> "Tapered"
You can set a property on a product by calling the set_property method:
Spree::Product.find(1).set_property("fit", "Tapered")
If this property doesn't already exist, a new Property instance with this name
will be created.
Product properties are not option types
A product property should not be confused with an option type, which is used to define variants for a product.
Use product properties to describe a product: "The t-shirt is 100% cotton." Use option types to show how variants are distinct from each other: "The t-shirt can be purchased in one of two colors: red or green."