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Application Deployment

Introduction

This section explains how to deploy your application to make it accessible and functional for users.

Deployment Steps

  1. Pre-Deployment Checklist:
  2. Make sure your application is complete and tested in your editor.

  3. Confirm all APIs and integrations are working.

  4. Prepare for Store Deployment:

  5. For mobile apps, you need to build a release version (APK for Android, IPA for iOS).

  6. In Flutter, run: 

    flutter build apk --release
    This will generate an APK file in the build/app/outputs/flutter-apk/ directory.

  7. Create a Developer Account:

  8. Register for a Google Play Console account (for Android).

  9. For iOS, use Apple Developer.

  10. Upload Your App:

  11. Go to the Google Play Console.
  12. Create a new app and fill in the required information (app name, description, screenshots, etc.).
  13. Upload your APK file in the "Release" section.

  14. Complete the content rating, privacy policy, and other required forms.

  15. Review and Publish:

  16. Submit your app for review.

  17. Once approved by Google, your app will be available on the Play Store.

  18. Post-Deployment Checks:

  19. Test your app using the Play Store link.
  20. Monitor user feedback and crash reports in the console.

Important Notes

  • Deployment to app stores may take several days for review.
  • Make sure your app complies with store policies to avoid rejection.

Tips

  • Always back up your project before building the release version.
  • Read the official Google Play launch checklist.
  • For automated deployment, explore CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Bitrise.

For more information, check other sections of this guide.