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Problems with the list API

Hi, I am trying to use the nodes list API to get a list of nodes in a particular parent. So I use the Children listing command with the following parameters: kind:FOLDER AND name:gd1 folder gd1 is a folder I just created using the create API call. The problem is that the list query returns 0 results unless I wait for almost a second before issuing the list call. Why is this delay required. If a delay is required why does the server provide no error and just a wrong result?
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Levon@Amazon answered
Hi Milind, That is a correct observation as that is expected behavior. The database layer that answers get and list calls has eventual consistency. There is a small gap of time after the create, before the entry is searchable. Kind regards, Levon
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Hi Levon, Thank you very much for responding. What is the correct way to handle this then? Should I have a delay at my end to make sure I get the right listing? Or do I have to use the changes API or some other API to make it transparent? Thanks, Milind
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Hi Milind, Those are both correct answers. Wait+list will technically work, but list calls can get pretty heavy, and it wouldn't be very fast. The changes API would probably be what you need. Cheers, Levon
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