polling - Twilio Parallel Process Result Page Update -


i'm wanting update div or area on page allows user progress, after twilio text goes out , receives either 1 (true) or 0 (false) remote user. i'd give user 5 minutes answer text, , have page display conditional result based on answer.

anybody know of way poll result in order display 2 options? user sends 1 twilio, somehow goes server parameters. i'm still learning how can done.

so looking 2 items:

  • how receive parameters remote sms using twilio, passed server page, text number, sessionid, , user choice (1 or 0)

  • same page display of updated response above. i'd not rely on page refresh.

twilio developer evangelist here.

when receive sms message on twilio phone number, twilio makes http request application, @ url supply, details message, including number , body of message.

i recommend checking out quick start guides have on site , running sending , receiving messages using twilio.

once you've got receiving messages bit sorted need connect incoming message browser user using. i'd take @ either server sent events (which i wrote in different context here) or web sockets, both ways of connecting server browser without needing poll or refresh. you'll have figure out how create channels users receive own update page.


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