javascript - AngularJS - How can I $watch a deeply nested array?

Question

I currently have data that looks like the following:

$scope.boardLists = [{
cards: [{a:1, b:2}, {a:2, b:2}]
},

{
cards: [{a:3, b:3}, {a:4, b:4}]
},

{
cards: [{a:5, b:5}, {a:6, b:6}]
}];

How can I watch for changes in the cards array?

I have tried the following so far:

$scope.$watchCollection('boardLists', function(newVal, oldVal){
console.log(newVal);
console.log(oldVal);
});

$scope.$watch('boardLists', function(newVal, oldVal){
console.log(newVal);
console.log(oldVal);
}, true);

Answer 1

Scope $watch Depths

$scope.$watch('boardLists', function(newVal, oldVal){
  console.log(newVal);
  console.log(oldVal);
}, true);

Use $scope.$watch('item',fn,true); for a deep watch.

For information, see AngularJS Developer Guide - $scope Watch Depths.