Deployment Checklist

Deployment Checklist

Before submitting your React Native application to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, running through a comprehensive deployment checklist helps catch issues before they reach real users.

Build Configuration

• Release build tested thoroughly, not just debug mode
• Version number and build number correctly incremented
• Correct environment variables configured for production
• Debug logging disabled or stripped from production builds

Android Specific Checks

• AAB generated and properly signed with release keystore
• ProGuard rules verified for all third-party libraries
• App tested on multiple Android versions and screen sizes

iOS Specific Checks

• Valid distribution certificate and provisioning profile configured
• Required Info.plist permissions and usage descriptions included
• App tested on multiple iOS versions and device sizes

Store Listing Requirements

• App screenshots prepared for all required device sizes
• App description, keywords, and metadata finalized
• Privacy policy URL published and linked correctly
• Content rating questionnaires completed accurately

Quality Assurance

• Critical user flows tested end-to-end on real devices
• Crash reporting and performance monitoring integrated and verified
• App tested with poor or no network connectivity

Post-Launch Preparation

• OTA update mechanism configured for quick JavaScript fixes
• Support channels ready to handle user feedback and issues
• Rollback plan prepared in case critical issues are discovered post-launch

Conclusion

Following this comprehensive deployment checklist before each major release significantly reduces the risk of critical issues, rejected submissions, or a poor experience for users installing your React Native application.