Getting Started

The Android SDK enables you to create a fluent conversation experience in your Android app that fuels quality interactions with community and content and allows users to create valuable and engaging content. Benefits of the Android SDK include:

• SSO support.
• Customizable Conversation appearance.
• New design preset options to seamlessly integrate the user experience with your brand's aesthetic
• Ability to continue a conversation started on your web pages

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure your environment meets the following requirements:

• Tool: Android Studio.
• Android Version: Minimum API Level 23 (Android 6.0) or higher.
• OpenWeb Account: Ensure you have access to your publisher-specific Spot ID.

Add the SDK Dependency

The OpenWeb SDK is distributed via Maven Central. Add the following dependencies to your app’s build.gradle file:

plugins {
    id 'com.android.application'
    id 'kotlin-android'
}

dependencies {
    ...
    implementation 'io.github.spotim:spotim-sdk:2.0.0'
}

Ensure Maven Central is listed in your settings.gradle or build.gradle file:

repositories {
    mavenCentral()
}

In the AndroidManifest.xml file, add the necessary permissions to use the internet and to allow users the ability to add images to comments from their camera or photo library:

<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera" android:required="false" />

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA" />

<application>
    ...
</application>

Initialize the SDK

The SDK requires initialization with your unique Spot ID. Perform this initialization in your Application class or the entry point of your app:

import com.openweb.sdk.OpenWeb

class MyApplication : Application() {
    override fun onCreate() {
        super.onCreate()

        // Initialize the OpenWeb SDK
        OpenWeb.manager.spotId = "YOUR_SPOT_ID"
    }
}

Replace YOUR_SPOT_ID with the Spot ID provided to you by OpenWeb.

Troubleshooting

• SDK Not Initialized: Make sure that OpenWeb.manager.spotId is set before accessing any SDK features.
• Dependency Issues: Verify that Maven Central is included in your project repositories.
• Logging: Use the OWLoggerConfiguration utility to enable detailed logs during development.

For further assistance, contact OpenWeb support.