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UA Sniffing, Feature Detection and Device Detection

Nov 11th, 2014

A mistake is to commit a misunderstanding.
-Bob Dylan

In a fast moving industry like mobile, new terms, words and abbreviations constantly pop up. Over time, those terms may change their meanings as more people start to use (and sometimes abuse) them.  The concepts themselves sometimes mutate.

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InFuze Node.js with WURFL

May 29th, 2014

We are happy to announce the addition of a Node.js Module for our high performance C++ API to deliver server-side device detection at the blazing fast speeds that a Node.js application deserves. We have also made the installation process just as fast by allowing you to install the module with a single `npm install` command.

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Python Grabs WURFL InFuze And Squeezes Out Analytics

May 7th, 2014

by Filip Sufitch , the Python Handler

Python programmers frequently deal with huge amounts of Web log data. Many of them want device capabilities to be a part of that data so they can analyze how various device types and capabilities impact Web usage.

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Valgrind Your Memory Leaks Away

May 6th, 2014

If you are not already familiar with using Valgrind, it is an excellent tool for finding and debugging pesky memory leaks in C and C++ programs.  Even the smallest memory leak can cause a high performance application to crash over time.

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Using WURFL for Device Detection

Jan 13th, 2014

For over 10 years, the WURFL Project has provided device detection through SourceForge. For many developers, WURFL is the first step in creating a great mobile experience. With the founding of ScientiaMobile, we have investing in new and  innovative products.

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The Shifting Sands of Device Identifiers

Dec 11th, 2013

One of the key identifiers that WURFL uses to detect devices is the user agent (UA) string. This string morphs based on the device, OS version, browser version and several other dimensions. Over the lifecycle of a device, that device’s user agent will change – especially if you are gadget geek who upgrades, experiments with alternate browsers, or generally fiddles around with his/her phone or tablet.

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WURFL in the Cloud with Node.js

Sep 16th, 2012

“JavaScript was my first love, but will it be my last?
in this world of trouble, we put Node.js to the test.”

Adapted from a popular song by John Miles

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