(Quick Reference)
withUser(identity, Closure code)
Available in Controllers, Domains, Taglibs and Services This method executes a block of code masquerading as another user. Used mainly
to create fixtures or perform background tasks.
The implementation of this method is provided by the security provider you
have installed.
Usage
class PurchaseService {
void updatePurchasesForUser(String userName) {
withUser(userName) {
Purchase.findAllByUser(securityInfo).each { p ->
p.updateStatus()
}
}
}
…
}
In this example you can see that the
securityInfo is set according to the identity of the user passed to withUser.
Arguments
| Name | Description |
|---|
| identity | The user identity - usually a username or email address, but it depends on your security provider |
| code | The Closure of code to run "as" the user |