/**
* Creates new invite
* @param string $email
* @return mixed
*/
public function store($email)
{
$auth_user_id = Auth::user()->id;
$auth_user_email = Auth::user()->email;
$auth_user_name = Auth::user()->name;
$invite = new Invite();
$invite->user_id = $auth_user_id;
$invite->email = $email;
$invite->save();
}
public function postInvite(Request $request)
{
// check if already invited or not
if (Invite::where('email', $request->email)->first() == null) {
$user = Auth::user();
//create new invite
$invite = new Invite();
$invite->email = $request->email;
$invite->user()->associate($user);
$invite->save();
$data = ['title' => $user->name . ' invited you to join CocaCola Rewards!', 'content' => 'Join us right now by signing up. Start acquiring points and claim your rewards!', 'email' => $invite->email];
//send mail to invited person
Mail::send('emails.invite', $data, function ($message) use($data) {
$message->to($data['email']);
$message->subject('Invite to CocaCola Rewards');
});
}
return redirect('dashboard');
}