The sendFacebookThanks function checks a Facebook thread for a "dream" related message and automatically sends a "Are you living the dream?" message if none is found.

Run example

npm run import -- "send facebook thanks"

send facebook thanks

function sendFacebookThanks(client, friend, hwnd) {
    return client
        .switchToWindow(hwnd)
        .clickSpa(friend)
        .then(() => readFacebookThread(friend))
        .then(r => {
            const thanks = r.messages.filter(m => m.message.indexOf('dream') > -1);
            console.log(thanks);
            return thanks.length === 0
              ? sendFacebookMessage('Are you living the dream?')
              : []
        })
        .catch(e => console.log(e))
}
module.exports = sendFacebookThanks;

/**
 * Sends a thanks message to a friend on Facebook.
 * 
 * @param {object} client - The automation client.
 * @param {string} friend - The name of the friend to send the message to.
 * @param {number} hwnd - The window handle to switch to.
 * @returns {Promise<string[]>} A promise that resolves with an array of messages
 * that contain the word "dream".
 */
function sendFacebookThanks(client, friend, hwnd) {
  // Use promise chaining for better error handling and readability
  return client.switchToWindow(hwnd)
   .then(() => client.clickSpa(friend))
   .then(() => readFacebookThread(friend))
   .then(readThreadResult => {
      // Extract messages that contain the word "dream"
      const thanks = readThreadResult.messages.filter(message => message.message.indexOf('dream') > -1);
      
      // Log the results
      console.log(`Found ${thanks.length} messages containing 'dream'`);

      // Send a message if none are found
      return thanks.length === 0
       ? sendFacebookMessage('Are you living the dream?')
        : thanks;
    })
   .catch(error => {
      // Log errors with the message
      console.log(`Error sending Facebook thanks: ${error.message}`);
      
      // Re-throw the error to allow it to propagate up the call stack
      throw error;
    });
}

// Export the function
module.exports = sendFacebookThanks;

// TODO: Implement a retry mechanism to handle transient errors
// TODO: Add a timeout to prevent the function from hanging indefinitely
// TODO: Consider using a more robust error handling mechanism, such as a centralized error handler

This code defines a function called sendFacebookThanks that checks for a "dream" related message in a Facebook thread and sends a "Are you living the dream?" message if none is found.

Here's a breakdown:

1. sendFacebookThanks(client, friend, hwnd):

   • Takes a client object (likely Selenium WebDriver), a friend name, and a window handle (hwnd) as input.

2. Switch to Window:

   • Switches the Selenium WebDriver to the specified window using switchToWindow(hwnd).

3. Click on Friend:

   • Clicks on the specified friend using clickSpa(friend).

4. Read Facebook Thread:

   • Reads the Facebook thread for the friend using readFacebookThread(friend).

5. Check for "Dream" Message:

   • Filters the messages in the thread for those containing the word "dream".
   • Logs the found messages to the console.

6. Send "Living the Dream?" Message:

   • If no "dream" message is found, sends a "Are you living the dream?" message using sendFacebookMessage('Are you living the dream?').

7. Error Handling:

   • Catches any errors and logs them to the console.

8. Export:

   • Exports the sendFacebookThanks function for use in other parts of the code.

In essence, this function automates the process of checking a Facebook thread for a "dream" related message and sending a follow-up message if none is found.