Custom Attributes

Overview

Custom Attributes in Android enable developers to personalize user experiences by storing and utilizing user-specific data such as names, birthdays, or preferences. These attributes allow dynamic segmentation and messaging, enhancing engagement and user retention.

Use Case

1. Purpose:

   • Store user-specific data for personalization.

   • Segment users based on attributes to deliver targeted campaigns.

2. Benefits:

   • Enhance user experience with tailored content and offers.

   • Facilitate analytics and reporting by categorizing users effectively.

Implementation Details

1. Set Custom Attributes:

   • Assign attributes like strings, numbers, or dates using the SDK.

     // Set a string value
     Appoxee.instance().setAttribute("userName", "JohnDoe");
     
     // Set a numeric value
     Appoxee.instance().setAttribute("userScore", 150);
     
     // Set a date value
     Date birthDate = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyy-MM-dd").parse("2000-01-01");
     Appoxee.instance().setAttribute("userBirthday", birthDate);

2. Retrieve Custom Attributes:

   • Fetch stored attributes for application logic or reporting.

     // Get a string value
     String userName = Appoxee.instance().getAttributeStringValue("userName");
     
     // Get a numeric value
     Number userScore = Appoxee.instance().getAttributeNumericValue("userScore");
     
     // Get a date value
     Date userBirthday = Appoxee.instance().getAttributeDateValue("userBirthday");

3. Increment Numeric Attributes:

   • Update numeric values dynamically.

     Appoxee.instance().incrementNumericAttribute("userScore", 10);

Keep in mind:

• Attributes are key-value pairs where keys are strings, and values can be strings, numbers, or dates.

• Ensure attribute names are unique and meaningful.

• Test attribute setting and retrieval for different scenarios and data types.