documentation/api/model/delete.md
## Model::delete() ##
Removes the model's resource (identified by its primary key) from the database
### Parameters ###
*None*
### Returns ###
*(mixed)* The primary key value of the deleted item
### Throws ###
*RestException*
### Example code ###
```php
<?php
namespace YourApp\Logic;
use Fathomminds\Rest\Exceptions\RestException;
use YourApp\Models\FooModel;
class Do
{
public function something()
{
try {
$model = new FooModel;
$model->one('KEY')->delete();
} catch (RestException $exception) {
$message = $exception->getMessage();
$details = $exception->getDetails();
}
}
}
```