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CodeName OneShai Almog5 min readintermediate

The Hard Part of Invite a Friend Is the Install

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Summary

Codename One adds an invitation API that preserves a unique code through the install process on Android (via Play Install Referrer) and iOS (via App Clip) into the analytics stack. Create an Invite, register a listener at startup, and set a few build hints to get exact attribution without fingerprinting.

  • Use `Invites.create` with `InviteRequest` to generate a local code and register it; sharing works offline.
  • Three handoff paths—direct, Android install‑referrer, iOS App Clip—deliver the exact invitation code to the installed app.
  • Register an `InviteListener` and call `Invites.checkForInvite()` in `start()` to receive attribution before UI loads.
  • Add platform build hints (Android signing SHA‑256, iOS App Store ID, enable Associated Domains/App Clip) to wire the flow.

Any mobile developer building referral or invite flows needs reliable, privacy‑respecting attribution across install on Android and iOS.

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