set_difference.md

layout	api-command
language	Python
permalink	api/python/set_difference/
command	set_difference
related_commands	union difference set_insert set_union set_intersection union/ difference/ set_insert/ set_union/ set_intersection/

Command syntax

{% apibody %} array.set_difference(array) → array {% endapibody %}

Description

Remove the elements of one array from another and return them as a set (an array with distinct values).

Example: Check which pieces of equipment Iron Man has, excluding a fixed list.

r.table('marvel').get('IronMan')['equipment'].set_difference(['newBoots', 'arc_reactor']).run(conn)