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The information contained in this section applies to IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 and Feautre Pack 8. The documentation also applies to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.
Samples
Starter stores
A fully functional sample online store, provided in store archive format with WebSphere Commerce. Starter stores are samples designed to be used as a base from which a customized online store can be created. Starter stores are translated into several languages and support multiple Web browsers and platforms. Starter stores are fully accessible, with the exception of the Madisons mobile starter store. Accessibility guidelines for mobile devices are not well defined or well established.
Mobile starter stores
WebSphere Commerce provides optimized starter stores for mobile devices such as smart phones containing Web browsers. Mobile starter stores demonstrate best practices in mobile store development with WebSphere Commerce, and can act as a base for implementing mobile storefronts.
Smart phone and tablet starter stores
Smart phone and tablet starter stores provide rich storefronts for several mobile devices and platforms. They can be viewed on mobile devices using the mobile web, or deployed as native or hybrid applications.
Mobile applications
Mobile application starter stores are accessed as an app directly installed on smart phones or tablets. They are typically installed onto a device using a storefront provided by the mobile device vendor. Mobile applications provide enhanced functionality over the mobile Web storefront by using device-specific features such as a smart phone's contact list.
Mobile application flows
The mobile application flows include the mobile Web starter store flows, plus additional store pages that take advantage of device-specific functionality, such as a device's camera or microphone.
Barcode scanning
The barcode scanning page enables customers to lookup store products using a mobile device. Customers can select the scan button on the storefront or use the context menu to access barcode scanning capabilities. The product details page is automatically displayed for the scanned item once a product is scanned.

Feature Pack 4 or later

Mobile application barcode scanning page

The barcode scanning page enables customers to lookup store products using a mobile device. Customers can select the scan button on the storefront or use the context menu to access barcode scanning capabilities. The product details page is automatically displayed for the scanned item once a product is scanned.

The barcode scanner can scan 2D QR coded URLs (for example, product page URLs) of the same WebSphere Commerce server specified in the hybrid application configuration. Scanning any URLs of a different server results in navigating to the URL using the default Android Web browser, instead of displaying the content within the hybrid application.

Note: Android devices must install theBarcode Scanner application by ZXing Team from Google Play for the barcode scanning page to function correctly.

In the Android native application, barcode history is enabled and available in My Account. A limitation of the Android native application barcode scanning page is that the page displays in-read only mode. That is, user interaction is disabled on the page. This limitation, however, does not exist in the Android hybrid application.

Screen captures

The barcode scanning page is available on smart phone devices using the hybrid or native application.

Smart phone screen capture

Feature Pack 4

Feature Pack 5

Smart phone barcode scanning page

Feature Pack 6 or later

Smart phone barcode scanning page