### `processIncomingData(data)` `processIncomingData(data)`, handles incoming data received by the server. Here's an explanation of the logic implemented in this function: #### Functionality: - The function takes a JSON-formatted `data` object as input, representing incoming data from clients. - It performs several checks and processes the data based on its content and structure. - The function distinguishes between different types of incoming data, such as requests, messages, tags, notes, and edits, and routes each type of data to the appropriate processing function. #### Logic Explanation: - **JSON Parsing:** - The incoming `data` is first parsed as a JSON object. If parsing fails, an `INVALID` error is returned, indicating that the data is not in the correct JSON format. - **Time Validation:** - The function checks the timestamp (`data.time`) included in the incoming data. If the timestamp is outside the valid time window (determined by `floGlobals.sn_config.delayDelta`), an `INVALID` error is returned, indicating an invalid time. - **Data Routing:** - The function examines the content of the parsed `data` object to identify its type: - If the `data` object contains a `request` property, it is treated as a user request and routed to `processRequestFromUser(data.request)`. - If the `data` object contains a `message` property, it is processed as stored data and routed to `processDataFromUser(data)`. - Similarly, the function handles cases where `data` contains properties like `tag`, `note`, or `edit`. - If the incoming data does not match any valid format, an `INVALID` error is returned, indicating invalid data format. - **Asynchronous Processing:** - The processing of the incoming data is performed asynchronously using promises. The appropriate processing function is called based on the data type, and the processing result is resolved or rejected accordingly. - **Logging and Error Handling:** - The function logs relevant information during processing, providing visibility into the server's actions. - Errors, including `INVALID` errors, are logged or debugged as appropriate, and the corresponding error is rejected to indicate the failure in processing. #### Purpose and Usage: - The `processIncomingData(data)` function serves as a central entry point for handling diverse types of incoming data from clients. - It ensures that incoming data is correctly formatted, within a valid time frame, and routed to the appropriate processing logic. - By encapsulating the logic for processing various data types, this function enhances the server's ability to handle a wide range of client interactions and data submissions. - Error handling and logging mechanisms provide valuable insights into potential issues and ensure a robust and reliable data processing workflow. This function plays a crucial role in enabling the server to interpret and respond to incoming data, facilitating seamless communication between clients and the server while maintaining data integrity and consistency. ### `processDataFromUser(data)` `processDataFromUser(data)`, handles user messages received by the server and processes them for storage. Here's an explanation of the logic implemented in this function: #### Functionality: - The function takes a `data` object as input, representing a user message containing various attributes such as sender ID, receiver ID, timestamp, application, message type, message content, and digital signature. - It performs multiple validation and verification checks on the incoming data to ensure its integrity and authenticity before storing it in the database. - Upon successful validation and verification, the function adds the user message to the database, recording relevant details such as sender ID, receiver ID, message content, and digital signature. - The function resolves with the processed data, including a unique vector clock identifier, indicating successful storage of the message. #### Logic Explanation: - **Data Validation:** - The function first validates the integrity of the provided data, checking attributes such as `receiverID`, `senderID`, `pubKey`, `sign`, `message`, `comment`, and others. - It ensures that the receiver ID and sender ID are valid FLO blockchain addresses. - The function validates the digital signature (`sign`) using the sender's public key (`pubKey`) to verify the authenticity of the message. - **Data Storage:** - If the data passes all validation and verification checks, it is added to the database using the `DB.addData` function. The data stored includes sender ID, receiver ID, timestamp, application, message type, message content, digital signature, and a vector clock identifier generated based on the current timestamp and sender ID. - **Database Interaction:** - After storing the data, the function retrieves the stored data from the database using `DB.getData` based on the unique vector clock identifier. It resolves with an array containing the stored data, message type ('DATA'), and the database response object. - **Error Handling:** - If any validation or database-related operation fails, the function rejects the promise with an `INVALID` error or the specific error encountered during the process. #### Purpose and Usage: - `processDataFromUser(data)` plays a crucial role in processing and storing user messages submitted to the server. - It ensures the integrity, authenticity, and secure storage of user-generated content in the database. - By validating digital signatures and performing rigorous checks, the function prevents unauthorized or tampered messages from being accepted and stored. - The unique vector clock identifier enables efficient retrieval and referencing of stored messages. - This function is essential for maintaining data consistency and security, allowing the server to handle user-generated content reliably and securely. This function is a fundamental component of the server's functionality, ensuring that user messages are processed, validated, and securely stored, contributing to a robust and trustworthy communication platform. ### User Request Processing Function The provided JavaScript function, `processRequestFromUser(request)`, handles user requests sent to the server. Here's an explanation of the logic implemented in this function: #### Functionality: - The function takes a `request` object as input, representing a user request containing attributes such as receiver ID and other search parameters. - It validates the provided `receiverID` to ensure it is a valid FLO blockchain address. - The function identifies the closest supernode (`closeNode`) to the specified receiver ID using the `cloud.closestNode` function. - It checks whether the identified supernode is in the list of serving nodes (`_list.serving`). If not, the function rejects the request, indicating an incorrect supernode. #### Data Retrieval and Resolution: - If the `receiverID` is valid and the corresponding supernode is correct, the function searches the database for data matching the user's request parameters using the `DB.searchData` function. - The function resolves with an array containing the search results retrieved from the database, providing the user with the requested data. #### Error Handling: - If the `receiverID` is invalid or the supernode is incorrect, the function rejects the promise with an `INVALID` error, indicating an invalid request. - If any database-related operation fails during the search, the function rejects the promise with the specific error encountered during the process. #### Purpose and Usage: - `processRequestFromUser(request)` is essential for handling user queries and search requests submitted to the server. - It validates user input, ensuring that requests contain valid receiver IDs and are directed to the correct supernodes. - The function enables users to retrieve specific data from the database by providing search parameters, enhancing the user experience by allowing targeted data access. - By resolving with the search results, the function provides users with the requested data, facilitating seamless interaction with the server's database. - Proper error handling ensures that invalid or unauthorized requests are rejected, maintaining the integrity and security of the data retrieval process. This function is a fundamental component of the server's functionality, enabling users to request and receive specific data from the server's database securely and efficiently. ### `processEditFromUser(data)` The provided JavaScript function, `processEditFromUser(data)`, handles user requests to edit comments stored in the server's database. Here's an explanation of the logic implemented in this function: #### Functionality: - The function takes a `data` object as input, representing the edited comment data along with relevant metadata such as receiver ID, vector clock, and cryptographic signatures. - It validates the provided `receiverID` to ensure it is a valid FLO blockchain address. - The function identifies the closest supernode (`closeNode`) to the specified receiver ID using the `cloud.closestNode` function. - It checks whether the identified supernode is in the list of serving nodes (`_list.serving`). If not, the function rejects the request, indicating an incorrect supernode. - The function verifies the cryptographic signatures (`sign` and `re_sign`) associated with the request data to ensure their authenticity and integrity. #### Comment Editing and Verification: - If the `receiverID` is valid, the supernode is correct, and the signatures are valid, the function proceeds to retrieve the original comment data associated with the provided `vectorClock` using the `DB.getData` function. - It checks whether the retrieved data exists in the database. If not, the function rejects the request, indicating an invalid `vectorClock`. - The function verifies the `requestorID` and its associated public key (`pubKey`) to ensure they match the original comment data. If not, the request is rejected, indicating an invalid `requestorID` or `pubKey`. - If all verifications pass, the function updates the comment content to the edited value provided in the `data.edit` field. If `data.edit` is `null`, indicating the intention to remove the comment, the function updates the comment with a `NULL` value in the database (equivalent to deletion in SQL). - The edited comment data, along with relevant metadata, is then stored in the database using the `DB.editData` function. #### Resolving and Rejecting Promises: - If the editing process is successful, the function resolves with an array containing the edited comment data, the edit type (`'EDIT'`), and the updated data record from the database. - If any validation or database-related operation fails, the function rejects the promise with a specific error message, indicating the type of validation failure encountered during the process. #### Purpose and Usage: - `processEditFromUser(data)` is essential for handling user requests to edit comments stored in the server's database. - It ensures that the editing requests are legitimate, coming from the correct sender (`requestorID`) and are associated with the corresponding original comment data. - The function allows users to modify their comments securely, maintaining data integrity and authenticity while facilitating interactive and dynamic content management within the server. - Proper error handling guarantees that only valid and authorized comment edits are accepted, preserving the trustworthiness and reliability of the server's data. - Users can edit their comments with confidence, knowing that their modifications are securely processed and stored in the server's database. This function plays a crucial role in enabling users to manage and update their comments, enhancing the interactive nature of the server's content while upholding data security and integrity. ### `processTagFromUser(data)` The provided JavaScript function, `processTagFromUser(data)`, handles user requests to tag specific data entries stored in the server's database. Here's an explanation of the logic implemented in this function: #### Functionality: - The function takes a `data` object as input, representing the tag data along with relevant metadata such as receiver ID, vector clock, and cryptographic signatures. - It validates the provided `receiverID` to ensure it is a valid FLO blockchain address. - The function identifies the closest supernode (`closeNode`) to the specified receiver ID using the `cloud.closestNode` function. - It checks whether the identified supernode is in the list of serving nodes (`_list.serving`). If not, the function rejects the request, indicating an incorrect supernode. - The function verifies the cryptographic signatures (`sign`) associated with the request data to ensure their authenticity and integrity. #### Tagging Process and Verification: - If the `receiverID` is valid, the supernode is correct, and the signatures are valid, the function proceeds to retrieve the original data associated with the provided `vectorClock` using the `DB.getData` function. - It checks whether the retrieved data exists in the database. If not, the function rejects the request, indicating an invalid `vectorClock`. - The function verifies whether the application associated with the tagged data is authorized by checking if it is in the list of authorized applications (`floGlobals.appList`). - It validates the `requestorID` against the list of sub-admins and trusted IDs associated with the application. If the `requestorID` is not valid, the function rejects the request, indicating an invalid `requestorID`. - The function further validates the `pubKey` associated with the `requestorID`. - If all verifications pass, the function updates the tag associated with the data entry to the provided `data.tag` value. If `data.tag` is `null`, indicating the intention to remove the tag, the function updates the tag with a `NULL` value in the database (equivalent to untagging in SQL). - The tagged data, along with relevant metadata, is then stored in the database using the `DB.tagData` function. #### Resolving and Rejecting Promises: - If the tagging process is successful, the function resolves with an array containing the tagged data, the tag type (`'TAG'`), and the updated data record from the database. - If any validation or database-related operation fails, the function rejects the promise with a specific error message, indicating the type of validation failure encountered during the process. #### Purpose and Usage: - `processTagFromUser(data)` is essential for handling user requests to tag specific data entries stored in the server's database. - It ensures that tagging requests come from authorized sources (`requestorID` within the authorized sub-admins or trusted IDs for the corresponding application) and maintain data integrity and authenticity. - The function allows authorized users to add or remove tags to specific data entries securely, enhancing data organization and categorization within the server. - Proper error handling guarantees that only valid and authorized tagging operations are accepted, preserving the trustworthiness and reliability of the server's tagged data. - Users can manage their tagged data with confidence, knowing that their tagging modifications are securely processed and stored in the server's database. This function plays a vital role in enabling users to categorize and organize their data effectively, providing a streamlined and organized approach to data management while upholding data security and integrity. ### `processNoteFromUser(data)` The provided JavaScript function, `processNoteFromUser(data)`, handles user requests to add notes to specific data entries stored in the server's database. Here's an explanation of the logic implemented in this function: #### Functionality: - The function takes a `data` object as input, representing the note data along with relevant metadata such as receiver ID, vector clock, and cryptographic signatures. - It validates the provided `receiverID` to ensure it is a valid FLO blockchain address. - The function identifies the closest supernode (`closeNode`) to the specified receiver ID using the `cloud.closestNode` function. - It checks whether the identified supernode is in the list of serving nodes (`_list.serving`). If not, the function rejects the request, indicating an incorrect supernode. - The function verifies the cryptographic signatures (`sign`) associated with the request data to ensure their authenticity and integrity. #### Note Addition and Verification: - If the `receiverID` is valid, the supernode is correct, and the signatures are valid, the function proceeds to retrieve the original data associated with the provided `vectorClock` using the `DB.getData` function. - It checks whether the retrieved data exists in the database. If not, the function rejects the request, indicating an invalid `vectorClock`. - The function validates the `requestorID` against the list of sub-admins and trusted IDs associated with the application. If the `requestorID` is not valid, the function rejects the request, indicating an invalid `requestorID`. - The function further validates the `pubKey` associated with the `requestorID`. - If all verifications pass, the function updates the note associated with the data entry to the provided `data.note` value. If `data.note` is `null`, indicating the intention to remove the note, the function updates the note with a `NULL` value in the database (equivalent to removing the note in SQL). - The noted data, along with relevant metadata, is then stored in the database using the `DB.noteData` function. #### Resolving and Rejecting Promises: - If the note addition process is successful, the function resolves with an array containing the noted data, the note type (`'NOTE'`), and the updated data record from the database. - If any validation or database-related operation fails, the function rejects the promise with a specific error message, indicating the type of validation failure encountered during the process. #### Purpose and Usage: - `processNoteFromUser(data)` is essential for handling user requests to add notes to specific data entries stored in the server's database. - It ensures that note addition requests come from authorized sources (`requestorID` within the authorized sub-admins or trusted IDs for the corresponding application) and maintain data integrity and authenticity. - The function allows authorized users to add or remove notes to specific data entries securely, enhancing data documentation and context within the server. - Proper error handling guarantees that only valid and authorized note addition operations are accepted, preserving the trustworthiness and reliability of the server's noted data. - Users can document their data with confidence, knowing that their note additions are securely processed and stored in the server's database. This function plays a crucial role in enabling users to annotate and document their data effectively, providing a comprehensive and organized approach to data documentation while upholding data security and integrity. ### `checkIfRequestSatisfy(request, data)` The provided JavaScript function, `checkIfRequestSatisfy(request, data)`, serves as a request validation mechanism for ensuring that a given request satisfies specific criteria before further processing. Here's an explanation of the logic implemented in this function: #### Functionality: - The function takes two parameters: `request` (representing the user's query or request) and `data` (representing the data entry to be validated against the request criteria). - It evaluates various conditions specified in the `request` object to determine if the provided `data` entry meets the specified criteria. - The function checks specific attributes within the `request` object against corresponding attributes in the `data` entry to validate if they match. #### Criteria and Validation: 1. **Receiver ID and Proxy ID:** - The function verifies that the receiver ID derived from the `request` object matches the proxy ID or receiver ID in the `data` object. If not, the function returns `false`. 2. **Vector Clock:** - If the `request` specifies an exact vector clock (`atVectorClock`), the function checks if it matches the vector clock in the `data` entry. If they differ, the function returns `false`. - Similarly, the function checks if the `data` entry's vector clock falls within the specified range (`lowerVectorClock` and `upperVectorClock`) in the `request` object. If not, it returns `false`. 3. **Timestamp:** - The function compares the `afterTime` attribute in the `request` object with the `log_time` attribute in the `data` entry. If the `log_time` is earlier than the specified time, the function returns `false`. 4. **Application, Comment, and Type:** - The function validates if the `application`, `comment`, and `type` attributes in the `request` object match the corresponding attributes in the `data` entry. If any of these attributes do not match, the function returns `false`. 5. **Sender ID:** - If the `request` object contains a specific sender ID or an array of sender IDs, the function checks if the `senderID` attribute in the `data` entry matches any of these sender IDs. If not, it returns `false`. #### Result and Usage: - If all specified conditions within the `request` object are met by the `data` entry, the function returns `true`, indicating that the request criteria are satisfied by the provided data. - If any condition fails to match, the function returns `false`, indicating that the provided data does not meet the specified request criteria. - The function is utilized to filter and validate data entries based on user queries, ensuring that only relevant and matching data is processed further. - By performing these checks, the function guarantees that the server processes user requests accurately and efficiently, enhancing the server's ability to respond to specific user queries with precise and relevant data. This request validation function is crucial for maintaining the integrity of user queries and data processing, ensuring that only valid and relevant data entries are considered for further operations. It enhances the server's functionality by enabling targeted and accurate responses to user queries while upholding the quality and relevance of the processed data. ### `processStatusFromUser(request, ws)` The JavaScript function `processStatusFromUser(request, ws)` is responsible for processing status-related requests received from users over WebSocket connections. This function manages two main functionalities based on the content of the `request` object: #### Setting User Online Status: - If the `request` object contains a `status` attribute, the function processes it as a request to set the user's online status. - It validates the provided parameters in the `request` object, including `floID`, `application`, `sign`, `pubKey`, and `time`. - The function verifies the authenticity of the request by validating the provided public key (`pubKey`) against the corresponding `floID` using cryptographic signatures. - If the request passes all validations, the user's online status is updated using the `clientOnline` function. - If any validation fails, an error message indicating the specific validation issue is sent back to the user via the WebSocket connection. #### Tracking Online Status: - If the `request` object does not contain a `status` attribute, the function processes it as a request to track online status updates for specific users (`trackList`). - It validates the `application` attribute and ensures that the `trackList` attribute is an array. - If the request parameters are valid, the user is added to the tracking list for the specified application using the `addRequestClient` function. - If the request parameters are invalid, an error message detailing the specific validation issue is sent back to the user via the WebSocket connection. #### Result and Usage: - The function plays a crucial role in managing user online status and tracking specific users' status updates in real-time. - By validating user requests and verifying their authenticity through cryptographic signatures, the function ensures the integrity and security of online status updates. - Additionally, the function facilitates seamless communication between clients and the server, allowing users to set their online status and track the status of other users within specified applications. - Through WebSocket connections, this function enables dynamic and interactive updates regarding user online presence, enhancing the overall user experience within the application. - Proper validation and error handling mechanisms within this function contribute to the reliability and security of online status management, promoting a smooth and secure user interaction environment. ### `clientOnline(ws, application, floID)` The JavaScript function `clientOnline(ws, application, floID)` is responsible for managing the online status of clients within a specific application. This function is invoked when a user establishes a WebSocket connection (`ws`) and intends to set their online status. Here's how the function operates: #### Process Flow: - **Application Check:** The function first checks if the specified `application` exists within the `onlineClients` data structure. If not, it creates a new entry for the application to store client online statuses. - **Online Status Update:** If the user's `floID` (unique identifier) is already registered as online for the given application, the function increments the online status count for that user. This count helps track multiple WebSocket connections from the same user. - **New Online User:** If the user's `floID` is not found in the application's online clients list, the function registers the user as online, setting their online status count to 1. Additionally, the function triggers an event to inform other clients (`informRequestClients`) that a new user has come online. - **WebSocket Close Handling:** The function sets up a close event listener on the WebSocket connection. If the WebSocket connection is closed, it triggers the `clientOffline` function to update the user's online status accordingly. #### Usage and Impact: - The function ensures that clients are accurately tracked based on their online status within specific applications. - By maintaining a count of active WebSocket connections per user (`floID`), the function can handle scenarios where a user might have multiple active connections simultaneously. - Real-time communication mechanisms, such as informing other clients when a new user comes online, enhance user interaction and engagement within the application. - WebSocket close event handling ensures that the server is promptly informed when a user disconnects, allowing for accurate tracking of online status changes. - Overall, this function contributes to creating a dynamic and interactive user experience by managing client online statuses and facilitating real-time communication among users within the application. ### `clientOffline(application, floID)` The JavaScript function `clientOffline(application, floID)` manages the offline status of clients within a specific application. When a user disconnects their WebSocket connection, this function is called to update the user's online status. Here's how the function works: #### Process Flow: - **Application Check:** The function first verifies if the specified `application` exists within the `onlineClients` data structure. - **User Check:** If the application is found, the function checks if the `floID` (unique identifier) of the disconnected user is registered as online for that application. - **Decrementing Online Status:** If the user's `floID` is found and has an online status count greater than 1, indicating multiple active connections, the function decrements the user's online status count by 1. - **Removing User:** If the user's `floID` is found and has an online status count of 1, indicating a single active connection (the one being closed), the function removes the user from the online clients list for the specified application. It also triggers an event to inform other clients (`informRequestClients`) that the user has gone offline. - **Empty Application Handling:** After removing the user, the function checks if there are no remaining online users for the application. If so, it deletes the application entry from the `onlineClients` data structure to maintain cleanliness. #### Usage and Impact: - The function ensures accurate tracking of client online status, allowing the server to promptly update user statuses when they disconnect from the application. - By decrementing the online status count for users with multiple connections, the function handles scenarios where a user might close one of their active connections while keeping others open. - Real-time communication mechanisms, such as informing other clients when a user goes offline, enhance user interaction and awareness within the application. - Clean-up functionality ensures that the `onlineClients` data structure remains optimized, removing empty entries for applications with no online users. - Overall, this function contributes to maintaining a dynamic and responsive user experience by managing client online statuses and facilitating real-time communication among users within the application. ### `addRequestClient(ws, application, trackList)` The JavaScript function `addRequestClient(ws, application, trackList)` handles the addition of request clients and provides status updates to WebSocket connections. This function is essential for managing client tracking and informing clients about the online status of other users they are tracking. Here's how the function works: #### Process Flow: - **Client Identification:** Upon receiving a new WebSocket connection (`ws`), the function generates a unique `id` based on the current timestamp and a random string. This `id` is used to identify the specific request client connection. - **Application Check:** The function checks if the specified `application` exists within the `requestClients` data structure. If not, a new entry is created for the application. - **Request Client Entry:** The function adds a new entry to the `requestClients` data structure for the given `application`. This entry includes the WebSocket connection (`ws`) and the `trackList`, which contains the `floID` values of other users the client wants to track. - **Status Initialization:** The function initializes an empty `status` object to store the online status of the tracked users (`floID`) for the specified application. - **Status Update:** For each `floID` in the `trackList`, the function checks if the user is online (`ONLINE`) or offline (`OFFLINE`) based on their status in the `onlineClients` data structure. The current status of each tracked user is added to the `status` object. - **Status Transmission:** The function sends the `status` object as a JSON string to the newly connected client (`ws`). This informs the client about the online status of the users they are tracking. - **Close Event Handling:** The function registers a close event for the WebSocket connection. When the client disconnects, the `rmRequestClient` function is called to remove the client from the `requestClients` data structure. #### Usage and Impact: - The function facilitates the tracking of specific users (`floID`) by request clients, enabling them to receive real-time updates about the online status of these users within the application. - By sending an initial status update upon connection, the function ensures that the client has the most recent online status information for the users they are tracking. - Real-time status updates enhance user interaction and collaboration within the application, allowing clients to be aware of the online presence of other tracked users. - The function's dynamic approach to tracking and status updates contributes to a responsive and engaging user experience, fostering seamless communication and user awareness within the application. ### `rmRequestClient(application, id)` The JavaScript function `rmRequestClient(application, id)` is responsible for removing a specific request client from the `requestClients` data structure. When a WebSocket connection is closed, this function is called to clean up the associated data and ensure that resources are appropriately managed. Here's how the function operates: #### Process Flow: - **Existence Check:** The function first checks if the specified `application` exists in the `requestClients` data structure and if the given `id` is associated with the application. - **Removal:** If the application and client `id` are found, the corresponding entry is deleted from the `requestClients` data structure. - **Empty Application Check:** After the removal, the function checks if there are any remaining entries for the given `application`. If not, indicating that there are no active request clients for this application, the application entry is deleted from the `requestClients` data structure. #### Impact and Cleanup: - The function plays a crucial role in managing resources, ensuring that closed WebSocket connections are properly removed from the tracking system. - By removing the disconnected clients, the application maintains an accurate and up-to-date record of active clients, preventing unnecessary resource usage. - Efficient resource management enhances the overall stability and responsiveness of the application, optimizing its performance and user experience. - The function's timely execution during WebSocket closure events contributes to the application's scalability and reliability, allowing it to handle a large number of clients without degradation in performance. ### `informRequestClients(application, floID, status)` The JavaScript function `informRequestClients(application, floID, status)` is responsible for notifying specific request clients about the online or offline status change of a particular `floID` associated with a given `application`. This function ensures that the clients tracking the specified `floID` are informed about its status change. Here's how the function operates: #### Process Flow: - **Existence Check:** The function checks if the specified `application` exists in the `requestClients` data structure. - **Client Iteration:** If the application is found, the function iterates through the active request clients (`r`) registered for the given application. - **Matching IDs:** For each client, the function checks if the client's `trackList` includes the target `floID`. If a match is found, indicating that the client is interested in tracking the specified `floID`, a message is sent to the client WebSocket connection with the updated status. - **Notification Message:** The function constructs a JSON message containing the `floID` and its corresponding `status`, encapsulated within an object. This message is sent to the client using the WebSocket connection. #### Impact and Communication: - The function plays a vital role in ensuring real-time communication between the server and specific clients interested in the online/offline status of particular `floID`s. - By sending targeted status updates, the function enables clients to receive relevant information without unnecessary data transmission, optimizing network usage and client responsiveness. - This targeted communication mechanism enhances the user experience by providing clients with timely updates about the status changes of the specific `floID`s they are monitoring. - The function facilitates efficient tracking and management of user presence, enabling applications to implement features such as user availability indicators, friend online status notifications, and other dynamic real-time interactions. - The timely and precise delivery of status updates enhances the overall interactivity and engagement of users within the application, fostering a seamless and responsive user experience.