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Client.decrBy(key, decrement)
Decrements the number stored at key by decrement. If the key does not exist, it is set to zero before performing the operation.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
key | string | the key to decrement. |
decrement | number | the amount to decrement by |
Returns
| Type | Resolves with | Rejected when |
|---|---|---|
Promise<number> | On success, the promise resolves with the value of key after the decrement. | If the key contains a value of the wrong type, or contains a string that cannot be represented as an integer, the promise is rejected with an error. |
Example
JavaScript
JavaScript
import redis from 'k6/x/redis';
// Instantiate a new redis client
const redisClient = new redis.Client('redis://localhost:6379');
export default async function () {
await redisClient.set('mykey', 10, 0);
const value = await redisClient.decrBy('mykey', 2);
if (value !== 8) {
throw new Error('mykey should have been 8');
}
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