Testing Session Replays: Button Clicks vs. Page Loads
To test in dev session replays, is this only possible for button click event tracked or page loaded events are included? kapa.ai
To answer your question about testing session replays in development, it's important to note that Mixpanel's Session Replay functionality is not limited to just button click events or page load events. It captures a comprehensive view of user interactions with your web application.According to the Mixpanel documentation:1. Session Replay captures and allows you to replay data on how a user interacts with your application Mixpanel SDKs: Javascript.2. By default, if you set up Session Replay correctly, it will capture a wide range of user interactions, not just specific events like button clicks or page loads.3. The Replay Feed allows you to watch your Mixpanel events side-by-side with the corresponding replays, so you can see what Mixpanel events are happening during each replay Session Replay Q&A.4. You can configure which sessions to record and at what percentage using the
record_sessions_percentoption when initializing the Mixpanel SDK Mixpanel SDKs: Javascript.To test Session Replay in development, you would typically:1. Set up the Mixpanel SDK with Session Replay enabled. 2. Interact with your application as a user would. 3. Check the Mixpanel interface for the recorded sessions.Remember, Session Replay is capturing the overall user experience, not just isolated events. If you're not seeing the replays you expect, you might want to check your implementation or the sampling rate you've set.For specific implementation details or troubleshooting, I'd recommend referring to the Tips & Tricks While Implementing section in the Mixpanel documentation.kapa.ai is still learning and improving, please let me know how I did by reacting below.
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record_sessions_percentis a configuration option in Mixpanel's Session Replay feature that controls the sampling rate for recording user sessions. Let me explain what it does and what happens if you change it from 1 to 100:1. Purpose ofrecord_sessions_percent: This option determines the percentage of SDK initializations that will qualify for replay data capture Mixpanel SDKs: Javascript. It's a way to control how many user sessions you want to record.2. Default value and meaning: By default,record_sessions_percentis set to 0, which means no sessions are recorded Mixpanel SDKs: Javascript.3. Changing from 1 to 100: - When set to 1, it means 1% of all sessions will be recorded. - If you change it to 100, it means 100% of all sessions will be recorded Session Replay Q&A.4. Impact of increasing the percentage: - More data: You'll capture replays for a larger portion of your user base, providing more comprehensive insights. - Increased resource usage: Higher percentages will result in more data being collected and stored, which could impact performance and costs.5. Recommendations: - Start with a smaller percentage (like 1%) and increase gradually Mixpanel SDKs: Javascript. - For testing purposes, you might set it to 100 to ensure every user session is recorded Session Replay iOS FAQ. - In production, adjust based on your traffic volume and analysis needs.Remember, while capturing more sessions provides more data, it's essential to balance this with performance considerations and respect for user privacy. Always ensure you're complying with relevant data protection regulations when increasing your capture rate.kapa.ai is still learning and improving, please let me know how I did by reacting below.
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