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Creating a poll

A new poll can be created using the create method from the dyteClient.polls object. The dyteClient.polls.create() method accepts the following params.

ParamTypeDefault ValueRequiredDescription
questionstring-yesThe question that is to be voted for.
optionsstring[]-yesThe options of the poll.
anonymousboolean-yesIf true, the poll votes are anonymous.
hideVotesboolean-yesIf true, the votes on the poll are hidden.

The following snippet creates a poll where votes are anonymous.

dyteClient.polls.create(
question: "Are you an early bird or a night owl?",
options: ["Early bird", "Night owl"],
anonymous: true,
hideVotes: false,
);