Load debugging version of IMA SDK on Production for better logs.

Load-debug-ima

Introduction

Debugging the IMA SDK in production can be difficult due to limited log visibility, making it hard to identify and fix issues. Without detailed logs, troubleshooting problems becomes time-consuming and inefficient for developers.

Requestly provides a solution by allowing you to load debugging version of the IMA SDK in production, enabling better logs and faster issue resolution.

Load debugging version of IMA

The Redirect rule in Requestly, you can redirect the IMA SDK’s production version with its debugging counterpart. This is particularly useful for enhancing log visibility and debugging ad configurations in a controlled environment without impacting live data.

Load debugging version
  • Another URL: You can redirect the request to a different URL. In this case, the redirection is happening to a new JavaScript file URL.
  • Local File: This option lets you redirect to a local file stored on your machine.
  • From Files/Mock server: You can also choose to redirect the request to a file hosted on a mock server or from files you’ve set up.
  • Source Condition: This determines which requests will be redirected. Here, any request containing imasdk.googleapis.com/js/sdkloader/ima3.js will be redirected.
  • Destination URL: This is the URL where the request is redirected. In the example, it’s redirecting to a new debug script.
  • Test URL Condition: You can check if the rules you’ve set up work correctly by testing them on specific URLs.
  • Filter Out Condition: You can apply filters to limit which requests are affected, making sure only the ones you want are modified.

Or create your own Rule by following the steps below

Here’s how to set up a redirect rule to load the debugging version of the IMA SDK on production:

  1. Open Requestly: Open the Requestly app.
  2. Create a New Rule: Click on New Rule and select Redirect Rule.
  3. Enter the Minified IMA SDK URL Pattern: Add the URL pattern for the minified IMA SDK script you want to replace.
  4. Specify the Non-Minified IMA SDK URL: Enter the URL of the non-minified version of the IMA SDK script. This URL will be the target of the redirect.
    • Example IMA SDK URL:
      https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/sdkloader/ima3.js
    • Example degub URL:
      https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/sdkloader/ima3_debug.js
  5. Save the Rule: Click Save to create the rule .

Interactive Guide

Check this interactive and easy explanation of how to create Redirect rule.

Conclusion

Try Redirect rule rule to load the Debugging version of the IMA SDK for clearer logs without impacting live data. Requestly is trusted by over 200k developers and 1000+ companies for its effective management ofnetwork requests.

Explore More:

Share this article:

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter !

Join 10k developers and QAs to get weekly updates with Requestly's newsletter.​

This article was written by:

Picture of Kanishk Rawat

Kanishk Rawat

Kanishk Rawat, a tech enthusiast since childhood, has mastered programming through dedication. Whether solo or in a team, he thrives on challenges, crafting innovative solutions .

Join 10k developers and get weekly updates with Requestly's newsletter.

Contents