9. 🚀 Deployment

🤖 Android Build (APK)

1. Open Android Studio.
2. Navigate to:
   Build > Generate Signed Bundle / APK...
3. In the pop-up, choose APK and click Next.
4. If you already have a keystore, select it. Otherwise:
   • Create a new key with credentials
   • Save the key safely
5. Choose release mode and complete the wizard.
6. After the build completes, find the .apk at:
   android/app/release/app-release.apk

android/app/release/app-release.apk

🛡️You must use a signed APK for publishing on the Play Store.

🍏 iOS Build (via Xcode & TestFlight)

1. Install the latest version of Xcode via the App Store.
2. Open your project using:

   ios/Runner.xcworkspace

3. In Xcode, go to the Signing & Capabilities tab:
   • Set the correct Team
   • Set a valid Bundle Identifier
4. Keep Android Studio open and run:

   pod install

5. In Xcode, clean and build the project:
   • Clean: Cmd + Shift + K
   • Build: Cmd + B
6. Connect a real device or use a simulator.
7. From the Xcode menu bar, click:
   Product > Archive
8. Once archiving is complete, click Distribute App.
9. The app will be uploaded to TestFlight.
10. Log into Apple Developer Portal and assign internal testers if needed.