ibmmobilefirstplatformfoundationanalytics

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation page for the IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation Analytics integration. This documentation provides a detailed guide on how to incorporate analytics capabilities into your mobile applications using the IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation.

Requirements

  • IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation installed
  • IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation Analytics service enabled
  • Basic understanding of mobile app development

Getting Started

To start integrating IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation Analytics into your mobile applications, follow these steps:

Step 1: Installation

  1. Install the Analytics SDK into your MobileFirst Platform Foundation project.
  2. Add the necessary dependencies to your project’s build.gradle file:

  3. // Add MobileFirst Platform Analytics SDK
    implementation 'com.ibm.mobile.foundation:ibmmobilefirstplatformfoundationanalytics:X.Y.Z'

Step 2: Configuration

  1. Configure your MobileFirst Platform Foundation project to enable the Analytics service.
  2. Obtain and configure the Analytics server credentials and API key.
  3. Add the necessary configuration files to your project.

Step 3: Instrumentation

  1. Instrument your mobile application code to capture desired analytics data.
  2. Use the provided APIs to track events, screen views, user interactions, and more.

Step 4: Data Collection

  1. Verify that data collection is functioning correctly by testing your application.
  2. Monitor the collected analytics data on the MobileFirst Platform Foundation Analytics Console.

Guides and Best Practices

Guide: Tracking Events

Learn how to use the Analytics SDK to track custom events in your mobile application.

Guide: User Identity

Discover how to track user identities and associate them with analytics data for better user segmentation and analysis.

Guide: Custom Dimensions and Metrics

Explore how to define and track custom dimensions and metrics to capture specific information about your mobile app’s usage.

Troubleshooting

Issue: Data Not Being Collected

If you are facing issues with data collection, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve common problems.

Issue: Invalid Configuration

Learn how to troubleshoot and fix issues related to invalid Analytics configuration in your MobileFirst Platform Foundation project.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully integrated IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation Analytics into your mobile applications. Leverage the analytics data collected to gain insights and enhance your user experiences.