app-store-deployment

SKILL.md

App Store Deployment

Table of Contents

Overview

When to Use

Quick Start

Reference Guides

Best Practices

Overview

Publish mobile applications to official app stores with proper code signing, versioning, testing, and submission procedures.

When to Use

Publishing apps to App Store and Google Play

Managing app versions and releases

Configuring signing certificates and provisioning profiles

Automating build and deployment processes

Managing app updates and rollouts

Quick Start

Minimal working example:

# Create development and distribution signing certificates
# Step 1: Generate Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in Keychain Access
# Step 2: Create App ID in Apple Developer Portal
# Step 3: Create provisioning profiles (Development, Distribution)

# Xcode configuration for signing
# Set Team ID, Bundle Identifier, and select provisioning profiles
# Build Settings:
# - Code Sign Identity: "iPhone Distribution"
# - Provisioning Profile: Select appropriate profile
# - Code Sign Style: Automatic (recommended)

# Info.plist settings
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
  <key>CFBundleShortVersionString</key>
  <string>1.0.0</string>
  <key>CFBundleVersion</key>
  <string>1</string>
  <key>NSAppTransportSecurity</key>
  <dict>
    <key>NSAllowsArbitraryLoads</key>
    <false/>
  </dict>
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)

Reference Guides

Detailed implementations in the references/ directory:

Guide
Contents

iOS Deployment Setup
iOS Deployment Setup

Android Deployment Setup
Android Deployment Setup

Version Management
Version Management

Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions

Pre-Deployment Checklist
Pre-Deployment Checklist

Best Practices

✅ DO

Use signed certificates and provisioning profiles

Automate builds with CI/CD

Test on real devices before submission

Keep version numbers consistent

Document deployment procedures

Use environment-specific configurations

Implement proper error tracking

Monitor app performance post-launch

Plan rollout strategy

Keep backup of signing materials

Test offline functionality

Maintain release notes

❌ DON'T

Commit signing materials to git

Skip device testing

Release untested code

Ignore store policies

Use hardcoded API keys

Skip security reviews

Deploy without monitoring

Ignore crash reports

Make large version jumps

Use invalid certificates

Deploy without backups

Release during holidays

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