Functions - remote function call
From The Socknet
remote_function_call is used to suggest to a Provider that it should make a call.
Specification
POST remote_function_call
{ from: { openid: "http://commanding_user.com"
},
target: { openid: "http://user_you_should_be_friends_with.com"
}
function: "friend_request",
data: {
},
return: "http://providerB.com/UserB/profile"
}
->
{ redirect: "http://providerA.com/UserA/verify/2353828385"
}
remote_function_call must be called via POST.
The request must include the from field.
The request must include a target field holding a user object or Service object.
The request must include a function field holding a string.
The request must include a data field holding a request object. In the example, there is no specific data required.
The request must include a return field.
The response is a redirect.
Support
Providers must support this function.
Services have no use for this function.
