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Real-time feed Reactions - getstream-io

I am implementing a facebook/linked-in like feed using getstream.io. Feed Structure is as below:

I have two feed groups;
     1. user (flat feed)
     2. timeline (flat feed)

Every user has an own user feed(user:userId) and a timeline feed(timeline:userId). 
timeline:userId follows user:userId

When a user put a post to user:userId then corresponding followers get real-time updates to their timeline:userId feeds. That part is working properly.

But when a user put an reaction(i.e. like) to a post, other users(those who has same post on their timeline) not getting any real-time update about that reaction.

So how can I achieve this using getstream.io ?

Solution

  • This is a missing feature and it is being implemented at the moment.

    Right now, while adding the reaction, you can add targetFeeds property which will create an activity on other listed feeds that references the reaction being created. It will trigger a real-time update since an activity is added on some feeds. On the client side, you can process this update and ignore the special activity if you want.