No error code if buddy request sent to nonexistent user

Question

Hi

When I send a friend request using

[buddyService sendFriendRequestFromUser:self.localSenderName toBuddy:self.localReceiverName withMessage:self.localMessage];

to a non-existent user, there is no error message returned - is this normal?

Answer 1

Buddy service does not maintain the listing of users and will not check the non existance.

In your app, you can maintain it from the source list population. You have to show them the users who exist in your source list. For example, if you are using App42 User Service, you can fetch all users and show them the listing. App user can select one from the list and send the friend request to him.

Let me know if it makes sense.

Thanks

Ajay

Comments

Thanks Ajay - I ended up just doing a getUser on the target friend name, which provides the required info