[Mentor Sumit Kumar] Adobe Analytics Community Mentorship Program 2024

[seanrobinson]

Hello Team,

Welcome to the Adobe Analytics Community Mentorship Program 2024! This is the featured Community Discussion thread for your Adobe Analytics Community Mentor, Sumit Kumar (aka @kag1516), who will be here to guide and support you and your peers with your Adobe Analytics questions as you prepare for the Adobe Analytics Developer Professional Certification (Exam ID: AD0-E213), through to the end of the program. 

Meet your Mentor:

Aspirants mapped to Mentor, Sumit,@kag1516

1. vivek777
2. Shivangi Goyal
3. Pandiselvi
4. SonikaDU
5. shubhamda
6. asthaagrawal 

How to participate 

1. Aspirants’ goal is to clear their Adobe Analytics Certification during the duration of the program: July 24th, 2024 – September 4th, 2024.
2. Aspirants: Post your Questions in this thread to connect with Mentor, Sumit,@kag1516 and your fellow Aspirant peers.  *You are all preparing for the same Certification, so feel free to use this space to share what you’re learning and collaborate! 

Suggested Next Steps for Aspirants:

• Update your Community Profile photo with your latest headshot so that you can stand out to your Mentor and Peer Aspirants.
• "Like" this thread to confirm your participation in the program
• Introduce yourself to Sumit and your Aspirant peers by Replying to this Thread! Break the ice by introducing yourself (location, org/ company, etc.) and your experience with/ interest in Adobe Analytics  
• Post your Questions to this thread as you begin learning more about the Adobe Analytics Developer Professional Certification (Exam ID: AD0-E213)
• Test your Analytics knowledge by browsing through the Adobe Analytics Community Questions and taking your best shot at answering some Qs!
• Remember that every post / like / comment you make in your contextual thread and in the Analytics Community throughout the duration of the program helps increase your chance to be recognized by your Mentor and win exclusive Adobe swag, so bring your best efforts!

Quick links 

• Program Link
• Certifications Link

[SumitK4]

Hi @SonikaDU , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig 

I'm here to guide you. Let's connect and succeed together. Hope you are ready to master adobe analytics developer. Let's get started. This certification will transform you into an AA developer expert.

Focus this week on:

• Understanding the certification
• Building a strong foundation (variables, dimensions, metrics, Launch, data layer)
• Setting clear goals

Let's break down the Adobe Analytics Developer Expert certification together.

Our journey focuses on six key areas:

1. Adobe Experience Cloud Ecosystem (10%)
2. SDR and Data Capture (6%)
3. Implementation and Configuration (36%)
4. Tag Management (20%)
5. Mobile Services (8%)
6. Testing, Validation, and Troubleshooting (20%)

Your primary study resource is the Exam Prep Guide: [this link]

Take Your Practice Test Now: link to Practice Test

Download User Guide: [link to User Guide]

Over the next few weeks, we'll deep dive into each section. Let's make learning interactive. Share your questions, insights and experiences in the Analytics Community. Happy to answer.

Let's work together to ace this certification!

#AdobeAnalytics #DeveloperExpert #Certification 

[seanrobinson]

Hello vivek777, Shivangi Goyal, Pandiselvi, SonikaDU, Diana Choksey, shubhamda, and asthaagrawal,

I wanted to see how everything was going with all of you? Are there any questions or concerns with moving forward? Feel free to reach out to me or Sumit anytime!

[SumitK4]

Hello @diana_choksey , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @SonikaDU , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig 

Hope it's going good so far. Pls share your challenges, dive deeper, ask questions and share your knowledge. Let's learn and get certifed. Dive deep into essential topics with these links for section 1 prep:--

Important links:

• Opt-in Service: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/id-service/using/implementation/opt-in-service/optin-over...
• Data Forwarding: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-platform/tags/event-forwarding/overview
• Satellite Object: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-platform/tags/client-side/satellite-object
• Event Forwarding: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-platform/tags/event-forwarding/overview
• Experience Cloud Integrations: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-65/content/sites/administering/integra...
• Resource Management: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-platform/tags/home
• Experience Cloud ID Service: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/id-service/using/intro/overview
• setCustomerIDs API: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/id-service/using/id-service-api/methods/setcustomerids

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[SumitK4]

Hello @diana_choksey , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @SonikaDU , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig 

Let's understand Solution Design References (SDRs) and Technical specification document(Tech Specs) which is key to Adobe Analytics success tagging. We need to understand how to transform business needs into technical solutions and how to leverage eVars/ dimensions/events.

Important Links:--

• eVars: [https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/admin/admin-tools/manage-report-suites/edit-rep...]
• Dimensions: [https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/components/dimensions/evar]
• Data Elements: [https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-platform/tags/ui/data-elements]
• Adobe Launch Cheat Sheet: [cheat sheet]

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[SumitK4]

Hello @diana_choksey , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @SonikaDU , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig 

Let's dive deeper into the Adobe Analytics implementation and understand deployment, configuration and advanced tracking techniques.

Key Areas:

• Configuration:  Learn Admin console Adobe Analytics UI, report suites and variables.
• Data Layer: Utilize data layers for efficient data collection using data elements in launch.
• Advanced Tracking: Track links, products and more.

Important Links:--

• doPlugins and Implementation Plug-ins: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/functions/doplugins)
• tl() Method: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/functions/tl-method)
• linkInternalFilters: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/config-vars/linkinternalfil...)
• Page Variables: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/page-vars/page-variables)
• Configuration Variables: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/config-vars/configuration-v...)
• List Variables: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/admin/admin-tools/manage-report-suites/edit-rep...)
• Pages Not Found: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/components/dimensions/pages-not-found)
• Data Column Reference: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/export/analytics-data-feed/data-feed-contents/d...)
• Virtual Report Suites: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/components/virtual-report-suites/vrs-about)
• Success Events: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/page-vars/events/events-ove...)
• Transaction ID Data Sources: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/page-vars/transactionid) 
• Advertising Analytics: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/integration/advertising-analytics/overview)
• Classifications Importer: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/components/classifications/classifications-impo...)
• Excluding by IP Address: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/admin/admin-tools/exclude-ip)
• Internal URL Filters: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/admin/admin-tools/manage-report-suites/edit-rep...)
• Setting Product View Event: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/admin/admin-tools/manage-report-suites/edit-rep...) 
• Advertising Analytics overview.
• Adobe Analytics for Streaming Media: (https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/media-analytics/using/media-overview)
• JavaScript Array push(): (https://www.w3schools.com/jsref/jsref_push.asp)
• Nested Objects, Arrays, or JSON: (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/67743472)
• Bulk Data Insertion API: (https://github.com/AdobeDocs/analytics.en/blob/main/help/import/c-data-insertion-api/c-data-insertio...)

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[SumitK4]

Hi @diana_choksey , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @SonikaDU , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig 

Great news. There's a chance to get 50% off your Adobe Analytics certification exam fee.

Just fill out this quick form: [https://forms.office.com] 

We're looking for active participants in the program, so be sure to get involved!

Let me know if you have any questions.

[SumitK4]

Hi @SonikaDU , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig ,

Hope it's going good. Let's go to section 4 and learn about Adobe Tags Launch and become a tag management pro. This will equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively deploy, configure and manage tags for seamless data collection in Adobe Analytics.

Key Areas:

• Deployment: Learn how to implement Tags, Launch in Adobe Analytics for efficient data capture.
• Configuration: Master the art of configuring website tagging with Launch, ensuring accurate and reliable data.
• Extensions: Unlock enhanced functionality by enabling and utilizing relevant extensions within Launch.
• Rules and Data Elements: Create robust rules and data elements to define tag behavior and capture valuable data points.

Important Links:

• Adobe Analytics Extension: Learn about configuring the Adobe Analytics extension and building rules
• Core Extension: Understand the options available when using the Core extension to build rules
• Asynchronous Deployment: Optimize website performance by deploying JavaScript libraries asynchronously
• Adding Adobe Analytics: Follow this guide to implement the Adobe Analytics extension and create data-sending rules
• Adding a Data Element, a Rule, and a Library: This tutorial walks you through the process of creating data elements, rules, and libraries for effe...
• Publishing Flow: Gain insights into the publishing process for creating, testing, and approving tag libraries
• Environments: Learn how tag environments define key aspects of your deployed libraries
• Classification Importer Troubleshooting: Resolve common issues encountered when uploading classification data to Adobe
• Adobe DTM Launch: Improvements for Single Page Apps: Explore how AEP Launch addresses challenges associated with single page applications

Ready to level up your tag management expertise? Let's dive in together!

#AdobeAnalytics #DeveloperExpert #TagManagement #AdobeLaunch #AdobeTags

[SumitK4]

Hi @SonikaDU , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig ,

Let's go to section 5 and master Mobile Services in Adobe Analytics:

• Configure and execute base pre-deployment code for mobile.
• Understand processing rules and mobile services.

Important Links:

• Timestamps Optional: Use this to mix timestamped and non-timestamped data in the same report suite or send timestamped data from your mobile app: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/admin/admin-tools/manage-report-suites/edit-rep...
• Lifecycle Metrics: Learn about the metrics and dimensions automatically captured by the mobile library after implementing Lifecycle: https://github.com/Adobe-Marketing-Cloud/mobile-services/blob/master/docs/android/metrics.md?lang=en (Note: This link specifically focuses on Android. Documentation for other platforms may exist.)
• Products Variable: Setting the Products variable requires special syntax within the context data parameter in the mobile SDK: https://github.com/Adobe-Marketing-Cloud/mobile-services/blob/master/docs/universal-windows/analytic... (Note: This link focuses on Universal Windows Platform. Documentation for other platforms may exist.)
• Tracking App States: Track state changes within your app (e.g., screen transitions) using the trackState call: https://github.com/Adobe-Marketing-Cloud/mobile-services/blob/master/docs/android/analytics-main/sta... (Note: This link focuses on Android. Documentation for other platforms may exist.)

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[SumitK4]

Hi @SonikaDU , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig ,

Let's master Testing, Validation and Troubleshooting for Adobe Analytics & sharpen your skills in identifying and resolving issues with your Adobe Analytics implementation. This section equips you to troubleshoot JavaScript errors, analyze variable problems and implement efficient testing and debugging practices.

Key Focus:

• Troubleshooting:
  • JavaScript errors
  • Adobe Analytics variables
• Testing & Debugging:
  • Best practices for effective troubleshooting
• Server Call Lifecycle:
  • Tracking the journey of an Adobe Analytics server call

Important Links:

• Page Variables: Understand how page variables define dimensions and metrics in reporting: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/page-vars/page-variables
• Event ID Serialization: Learn how to prevent duplicate events from skewing your reports: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/page-vars/events/event-seri...
• trackOffline: Utilize offline tracking to collect valuable data even when users are offline: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/implementation/vars/config-vars/trackoffline
• Client-Side Information: Gain insights into managing client-side tag operations in Adobe Experience Platform: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-platform/tags/client-side/overview
• Adobe Experience Platform Debugger: Leverage the debugger to identify implementation issues with your Adobe Experience Cloud solutions: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-platform/debugger/home
• Processing Order for Data: Learn the sequence in which Adobe Analytics processes data: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/technotes/processing-order
• "Unspecified", "None", "Other", and "Unknown": Discover the reasons behind these terms appearing in your reports: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/analytics/technotes/unspecified
• JavaScript Error Troubleshooting:
  • TypeError: "x" is not a function: [Not_a_function] explains this error.
  • **ReferenceError: "x" is not defined (https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Errors/Not_defined)]  

Let's work together and enhance your troubleshooting expertise.

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[SumitK4]

Hi @SonikaDU , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig ,

Hope you are now ready for your Adobe Analytics Developer Certification.

Highly encourage to take a practice test to assess your knowledge and prepare for success.

• Practice Test ID: AD4-E209
• Access: Log in to Adobe Credential Management System to access the practice test.
• Match Profile: Ensure your profile name matches your government ID.
• Test Modes: Choose training or test mode.

Take Your Practice Test Now: link to Practice Test

Download User Guide: [link to User Guide]

Feel free to ask any questions. 

#AdobeAnalytics #Certification #Mentorship #ThankYou

#AdobeAnalytics #Certification #PracticeTest

[SumitK4]

Hi @SonikaDU , @vivek777 , @Pandiselvi , @shubhamdarak01 @asthaagrawal , @shivangig ,

Thanks for being part of this mentorship journey. Please ask any final questions and fill out the survey : [https://forms.office.com]  to be considered for the 50% off voucher. 

Wish you all the best as you continue your Adobe Analytics journey.

Best regards, 

Sumit

#AdobeAnalytics #Certification

#ThankYou @seanrobinson