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Sources

walkerOS sources work as an implementation layer for the data creation and state management of your infrastructure. Whether you're working on a server-side application with Node.js or a client-side web application (with more to come...).

Source types​

Select the source that best fits your application's needs:

  • walker.js (web): Designed for client-side web applications, SPAs, and websites.
  • node (server): Perfect for server-side applications, microservices, and serverless functions.

Features​

All Sources​

  • Data creation: Streamline the creation and formatting of events.
  • State management: Keep user and session states consistent across events.
  • Consent handling: Robustly manage user consent for privacy compliance.
  • Dynamic destinations: Easily add destinations and map data.

Walker.js Web Source Features​

  • Source-Side Tracking: Capture detailed user interactions in the browser.
  • Real-Time Analytics: Gain instant insights into user behaviors.
  • Race conditions: Automatically handle the order and status of events.
  • In-built triggers: Optimized trigger initialization.
  • Tagging method: Simplify event tagging using HTML attributes.

Node Source Features​

  • Server-Side Tracking: Track server-side events.
  • Batch Processing: Efficiently manage large data volumes.
  • Data Validation: Ensure only valid, high-quality data is processed.
  • Data Redaction: Maintain user privacy by removing sensitive data.
  • Data Enrichment: Add context to data before sending it to destinations.

Getting Started​

To begin with, select your preferred source type and follow our detailed documentation for setup and integration. Each source is designed for easy implementation, ensuring a smooth integration into your projects.