Create a JavaScript API for b:poll

[stephanrauh]

Currently, there's no good way to stop a b:poll. We should assign it an optional widgetVar and publish (or create) an API allowing to stop and to restart a running poll.

[jepsar]

When you update a poll you will get a new instance while the old instance remains active (maybe that is what you were referring to). Another thing that needs improvement is the update attribute. It now only takes a full clientId. You cannot use an id of an element that is in the same naming container.

I could do some improvements there and add a stop attribute.

[jepsar]

Please see PR #788

[stephanrauh]

@jepsar @TheCoder4eu It's a pity it's not possible to assign this issue to Jasper, too. After all, you, Jasper, have provided the solution. Or is there a way, and I just don't have the access privileges to do so?

[stephanrauh]

BTW, if I'm not mistaken, we can close this ticket. If I'm mistaken, just re-open it.

[jepsar]

One thing though, do you want me to add (re)start to the JS API?

[stephanrauh]

Sounds like a good idea to me. I don't know if the current implementation allows this feature, but if so, go ahead.