Segment Cdp

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2name: segment-cdp
3description: "Expert patterns for Segment Customer Data Platform including Analytics.js, server-side tracking, tracking plans with Protocols, identity resolution, destinations configuration, and data governance best practices. Use when: segment, analytics.js, customer data platform, cdp, tracking plan."
4source: vibeship-spawner-skills (Apache 2.0)
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7# Segment CDP
8 
9## Patterns
10 
11### Analytics.js Browser Integration
12 
13Client-side tracking with Analytics.js. Include track, identify, page,
14and group calls. Anonymous ID persists until identify merges with user.
15 
16 
17### Server-Side Tracking with Node.js
18 
19High-performance server-side tracking using @segment/analytics-node.
20Non-blocking with internal batching. Essential for backend events,
21webhooks, and sensitive data.
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23 
24### Tracking Plan Design
25 
26Design event schemas using Object + Action naming convention.
27Define required properties, types, and validation rules.
28Connect to Protocols for enforcement.
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30 
31## Anti-Patterns
32 
33### ❌ Dynamic Event Names
34 
35### ❌ Tracking Properties as Events
36 
37### ❌ Missing Identify Before Track
38 
39## ⚠️ Sharp Edges
40 
41| Issue | Severity | Solution |
42|-------|----------|----------|
43| Issue | medium | See docs |
44| Issue | high | See docs |
45| Issue | medium | See docs |
46| Issue | high | See docs |
47| Issue | low | See docs |
48| Issue | medium | See docs |
49| Issue | medium | See docs |
50| Issue | high | See docs |
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