module Mavenlink
  class ExternalReference < Model
    def save
      if valid?
        reload(create_or_update(attributes_for_create_or_update))
        true
      else
        false
      end
    end

    private

    def create_or_update(attributes)
      request.perform do
        client.post("external_references/create_or_update", { external_reference: attributes})
      end
    end

    def attributes_for_create_or_update
      specification_attributes("create_or_update_attributes")
    end
  end
end