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How to Successfully Publish Your App on the App Store or Google Play

As someone who has released many apps starting in 2015 using frameworks such as Cordova and Ionic, and more recently using React Native and Expo, I have learned that the rules for publishing apps can change frequently and can sometimes be challenging to navigate. With that in mind, I want to provide a brief guide to help others navigate the process. While this guide may not cover every aspect of publishing an app, it does cover general tips and information that should be useful for anyone looking to release their app on the App Store or Google Play.

Metadata

Keywords, Description, Screenshots, App Name, Promo Videos

There are significant differences between Apple and Google when it comes to metadata. Apple is generally stricter than Google, so it is advisable to follow Apple's guidelines to ensure the best chances of success on both platforms. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Keep your screenshots and promo videos separat

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#!/usr/bin/env sh
# Use the version of node specified in .nvmrc to run the supplied command

export NVM_DIR="$HOME/.nvm"
[ -s "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" ] && \. "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh"  # This loads nvm

nvm_rc_version > /dev/null 2> /dev/null
HAS_NVM_RC=$?

if [[ "$HAS_NVM_RC" == "0" ]] ; then

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  // Available variables:
  // - Machine
  // - interpret
  // - assign
  // - send
  // - sendParent
  // - spawn
  // - raise
  // - actions

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Conventinal Commit Messages

See how a minor change to your commit message style can make a difference. Examples

Have a look at CLI util git-conventional-commits to ensure this conventions and generate changelogs

Commit Formats

Default

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export const configLayoutAnimation = () =>
  Platform.OS === 'ios'
    ? LayoutAnimation.easeInEaseOut()
    : LayoutAnimation.configureNext({
        duration: 300,
        create: {
          type: LayoutAnimation.Types.easeInEaseOut,
          property: LayoutAnimation.Properties.opacity,
        },
        update: { type: LayoutAnimation.Types.easeInEaseOut },

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fastlane android beta
[16:07:47]: Get started using a Gemfile for fastlane https://docs.fastlane.tools/getting-started/ios/setup/#use-a-gemfile
[16:07:50]: -------------------------------------------------
[16:07:50]: --- Step: Verifying required fastlane version ---
[16:07:50]: -------------------------------------------------
[16:07:50]: Your fastlane version 2.60.0 matches the minimum requirement of 2.59.0  ✅
[16:07:50]: ------------------------------
[16:07:50]: --- Step: default_platform ---
[16:07:50]: ------------------------------
[16:07:50]: Driving the lane 'android beta' 🚀

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fastlane ios beta
[16:04:18]: Get started using a Gemfile for fastlane https://docs.fastlane.tools/getting-started/ios/setup/#use-a-gemfile
[16:04:20]: -------------------------------------------------
[16:04:20]: --- Step: Verifying required fastlane version ---
[16:04:20]: -------------------------------------------------
[16:04:20]: Your fastlane version 2.60.0 matches the minimum requirement of 2.59.0  ✅
[16:04:20]: ------------------------------
[16:04:20]: --- Step: default_platform ---
[16:04:20]: ------------------------------
[16:04:20]: Driving the lane 'ios beta' 🚀

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