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Find user by userId

Function: Find user by userId​

This action allows you to locate a specific user within your application by providing their unique User ID. Once found, the user's details can be stored in a variable for further use in your application logic.

Input​

  • User ID (STRING, Required): The unique identifier for the user you wish to find. For example, "[email protected]" or "USR_001".

Output​

  • Result (USER): The found user's information. This includes details like their first name, last name, email, and user ID. This information will be stored in a variable that you define, which can then be used in subsequent actions or displayed in your application.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Find user by userId" action:

  1. Displaying a User's Profile on a Dashboard

    • Scenario: You have a dashboard where administrators can view details of any user by entering their User ID.
    • Inputs:
      • User ID: user_input_field_for_id (e.g., "USR_78901")
      • Result Variable: foundUserProfile
    • Result: The foundUserProfile variable now contains all the details (first name, last name, email, etc.) of the user with ID "USR_78901". These details can then be displayed on the dashboard.

  2. Checking User Existence Before Assigning a Task

    • Scenario: Before assigning a new task, you want to ensure the assignee's User ID corresponds to an existing user in the system.
    • Inputs:
      • User ID: taskAssigneeID (e.g., "employee_123")
      • Result Variable: assigneeDetails
    • Result: If a user with ID "employee_123" exists, their information is stored in assigneeDetails. You can then use a conditional action (e.g., "If assigneeDetails is not empty") to proceed with task assignment or show an error if the user doesn't exist.

  3. Retrieving Administrator Details for an Audit Log

    • Scenario: When a critical system change occurs, you want to log the details of the administrator who initiated the change, identified by their User ID.
    • Inputs:
      • User ID: currentAdminID (e.g., "admin_audit_456")
      • Result Variable: adminForAudit
    • Result: The adminForAudit variable holds the full profile of the administrator "admin_audit_456". This information can then be appended to an audit log entry, providing comprehensive details about who made the change.