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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 Web starter stores
Mobile Web starter stores are accessed using a smart phone or tablet device's Web browser. They provide a feature-rich, multiplatform deployment option that is supported on a large number of mobile devices that use WebKit mobile Web browsers. Advantages of using mobile Web starter stores include easy storefront updates, consistent user experiences across devices, built-in Web browser support, all without requiring deployment approval processes.
Catalog browsing flows
The catalog browsing flows include the store pages that are commonly viewed to browse and search for products in the storefront.
Product details
The product details page is the main area where single products are viewed by customers.

Feature Pack 4 or later

Mobile Web starter stores product details page

The product details page is the main area where single products are viewed by customers. Product information and pictures are large and clear on the page, enabling customers to easily research the product on mobile devices. Customers can add the product to their shopping cart or shopping list, select a product to compare, check the product availability, and read product reviews directly on the product details page. The tablet storefront also contains a product details popup when tapping a product.

Screen captures

The product details page is available on both smart phone and tablet devices.

Smart phone screen capture

Feature Pack 4

Feature Pack 5

Smart phone product details page

Feature Pack 6 or later

Smart phone product details page

Tablet screen capture

Feature Pack 4

Feature Pack 5

Tablet product details page

Tablet product details page

Elements of the product details page

The product details page contains the following page elements:

JSP files

ProductDisplay.jsp represents the mobile and tablet page.

Buttons

When Add to Cart is tapped, OrderChangeServiceItemAdd is called.
When Add to Shopping List is tapped, InterestItemAdd is called.
When Compare is tapped, ProductCompareResultDisplay is called.