Find CI/CD tips for Android apps here, as well as tutorials, how-to’s about Android app development. Then try them out in your development workflows.

Mastering Android Code Review

Android Code Review Practices for Efficient Pull Requests

Bugs have been a reality of software development since the first computers were programmed. The best way is to write bug-free code, but this is not always possible. If that fails,…
Build and Deploy Apps to Google Play Console Testing and Apple TestFlight

How to Build and Deploy Apps to Google Play Console Testing and Apple TestFlight

TestFlight and Google Play Console Testing help developers deliver polished apps by running real-world beta tests before release. In this article, we will explore how to…
Automate Your Mobile Code Reviews with Danger CI

Automate Your Mobile Code Reviews with Danger CI

In the fast-paced world of mobile app development, ensuring code quality is a critical yet time-consuming task. Code reviews play a pivotal role in identifying issues, maintaining…

Deploy iOS and Android Apps to AWS Device Farm and Run Tests

Testing mobile apps across a variety of devices and platforms is a critical step in ensuring app quality and user satisfaction. However, manually managing this process can be…
Re-Signing App Binaries Made Easy with Appcircle

Re-Signing App Binaries Made Easy with Appcircle

In the world of mobile app development, signing app binaries is one of those tasks you don’t think about until you absolutely have to—and then it becomes critical. Whether…

How to Use Environment Variables with Gradle

In mobile app development, two critical components stand out: Gradle, the backbone of Android builds, and environment variables, which ensure flexibility and security. In this…
Introducing Test Results for iOS and Android: Simplify Continuous Testing with Appcircle

Introducing Test Results for iOS and Android: Simplify Continuous Testing with Appcircle

Why Mobile Unit/UI Testing is a Must for Developers Let’s face it—mobile app development can be a chaotic process. Code is written, bugs are squashed, features are tested,…
Speed Up Your Release Process with Appcircle’s Azure Bot for SwiftLint and Detekt

Speed Up your Release Process with Appcircle’s Azure Bot for SwiftLint and Detekt

In software development, time wasted on repetitive tasks can be a major bottleneck. For developers, code reviews often feel like a chore, with endless manual checks for style,…
Using Jira for Mobile App Development

Using Jira for Mobile App Development: Effective Strategies for Issue Tracking and Management

When it comes to project management in software development, Jira is a household name. Known for its robust capabilities, it is the go-to tool for tracking issues, managing…
Firebase App Distribution vs. Appcircle

Firebase App Distribution vs. Appcircle: Why Appcircle Takes the Lead

When it comes to distributing mobile apps for testing, Firebase App Distribution might be the name that pops into your head first. And fair enough—it’s a reliable tool that’s…
Using Azure Boards for Mobile App Development

Using Azure Boards for Mobile App Development

Using Azure Boards for Mobile App Development Azure Boards is a popular tool for agile project management, offering capabilities to organize, plan, and track work efficiently.…
Multi-Layered Team Management in Mobile DevOps

Multi-Layered Team Management in Mobile DevOps

As mobile apps become the cornerstone of digital engagement, enterprises are no longer questioning the need for mobile CI/CD—they’re relying on it to deliver seamless, high-quality…
5 Differences Between Mobile CI/CD and Web/Backend CI/CD

5 Differences Between Mobile CI/CD and Web/Backend CI/CD

CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery) is essential for modern software development. But while traditional CI/CD pipelines work well for web and backend systems,…
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Is GitLab a Good Fit for Mobile CI/CD?

GitLab is a popular platform for DevOps workflows, offering integrated version control and customizable CI/CD pipelines. While GitLab excels in many general development tasks,…
Best Mobile Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Tools

Best Mobile Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Tools

Looking for the best mobile CI/CD tools to simplify your app development workflow? In today’s mobile-first world, generic CI/CD platforms often fall short when dealing with…
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Publish to Store Feature

Automate App Store Deployment to App Store, Google Play, and Huawei App Gallery with Appcircle

Streamline Automated App Store Deployment with Appcircle’s Publish to Store FeatureLaunching a mobile app is an exciting yet complex process, especially when…
Continuous Deployment for Android Apps: A Complete Guide with Appcircle

Continuous Deployment for Android Apps: A Complete Guide with Appcircle

CI/CD for Android AppsContinuous Integration (CI) is a key practice in mobile development, ensuring that incremental changes to an app's codebase are frequently…
How Mobile DevOps Enhances iOS and Android Pipelines?

How Mobile DevOps Enhances iOS and Android Pipelines?

What is Mobile DevOps and Why Is It Essential for iOS and Android App Development? Mobile DevOps combines the principles of traditional DevOps with the specific demands…
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Managing Android App Signing

In today’s world of software development, some processes have become easier, but mobile app signing processes can still present challenges. This blog post will cover the most…
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Elevate Your Mobile CI/CD with Appcircle’s .NET MAUI Support

.NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI), is a rising trend among mobile developers, as it is a powerful tool that simplifies cross-platform development. In the ever-evolving world of…
Testing Distribution vs Enterprise App Store

Understanding the Difference Between Testing Distribution and Enterprise App Store

When it comes to mobile app distribution within an organization, two key strategies often come into play: Testing Distribution and Enterprise App Store. While these two methods…
App Center Migration Tool

Seamless Migration from App Center to Appcircle

In response to the growing demand from the community, Appcircle proudly introduces the App Center Migration Tool.Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding the deprecation…
Appcircle Azure Devops Integration

Announcing Appcircle’s New Azure DevOps Integration Plugins

Azure DevOps Integration Plugins for Testing Distribution and Enterprise App Store are Here! Appcircle was designed as a modular platform from day one, allowing users to utilize…
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Announcing Appcircle’s New Fastlane Integration Plugins

Fastlane Integration Plugins for Testing Distribution and Enterprise App Store are Here! Appcircle was designed as a modular platform from day one, allowing users to utilize…
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Announcing Appcircle’s New GitHub Actions Integration Plugins

GitHub Actions Integration Plugins for Testing Distribution and Enterprise App Store are Here! At Appcircle, we have a modular approach, and even if your pipeline is on another…
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Top 5 Reasons Companies Choose Appcircle Over Microsoft App Center for Mobile

App Center Migration has been a hot topic on everyone’s mind since Microsoft announced the retirement of App Center. This announcement has triggered a significant shift in the…
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Appcircle on AWS Marketplace

Providing flexible deployment options across multiple cloud vendors is a key ideal for us. Today, our clients prefer various models depending on their requirements. Clients operating…
Enterprise App Store Extention for Azure Devops

Appcircle Enterprise App Store: Simplifying In-House App Distribution for Azure DevOps Users

Enterprise App Store Extension for Azure DevOps is here! With this extension, Azure DevOps users can now publish their in-house apps directly to the Appcircle Enterprise App Store.…
Testind Distribution for Azure Devops

Introducing the Testing Distribution Extension for Azure DevOps

Testing Distribution Extension for Azure DevOps is Here. Since Microsoft has announced the shutdown of App Center, we have been contacted by companies all over about our Testing…
Secure Mobile App Management with Appcenter and Intune

Enhance Mobile App Security and Distribution with Appcircle and Intune

Hey there, tech enthusiasts! As mobile technology continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly leaning on employee-owned devices to get work done. This trend supercharges productivity…
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Comparing Appcircle and Bitrise: Which DevOps Tool Builds Faster?

In the fast-paced world of mobile app development, build time is a game changer. Lengthy build times disrupt workflows and slow down progress. The architecture of the project,…
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Measuring Mobile DevOps Maturity with DORA Metrics

In the fast-paced world of mobile development, the quest for peak performance is a topic that often sparks lively discussions. Countless enterprises, particularly those for whom…
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Navigating the Retirement of App Center: Embracing Appcircle as the Ultimate Alternative

Hey there, fellow developers and app enthusiasts! Big news on the tech horizon—Microsoft is phasing out Visual Studio App Center, sparking a quest for new, dynamic solutions…
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Automating App Store Publishing: How Appcircle Makes Enterprise-Grade Publishing a Breeze

Why Do You Need a Revolutionary Mobile App Publishing Solution? In the fast-paced world of mobile app development, a seamless and error-free deployment process is crucial for…
Learn best practices and tips with Appcircle: Testing distribution with CI/CD, Ad Hoc distribution, and precise tracking.

5 Best Practices in Testing Distribution

Hey there, tech enthusiasts and app developers! Today, we're diving into the world of mobile application testing distribution. In the fast-paced digital landscape, creating a stellar…
In the dynamic landscape of mobile app development, ensuring the security of user data is a non-negotiable priority. As cyber threats continue to evolve, developers seek robust solutions to fortify their applications against potential vulnerabilities. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the powerful capabilities of Appdome and how its seamless integration with Appcircle, a versatile CI/CD platform, unlocks a new realm of possibilities for developers. Let's dive in! Why Appdome? The Appdome Security Tool revolutionizes how developers approach app security with key benefits: No Coding Required: Bid farewell to the intricacies of manual coding. Appdome allows the seamless integration of advanced security features without the need to delve into the source code. Produce the Protected App and Not Analyze the Code: It's essential to note that Appdome produces protected apps but is not an analysis tool. Instead, it focuses on integrating security layers seamlessly, eliminating the need for additional analysis. Adaptability to App Needs: Recognizing the uniqueness of each app, Appdome offers adaptive security measures. Tailor the level of protection based on the specific requirements and sensitivity of your application. Comprehensive Security Layers: From encryption to secure communication, Appdome provides a comprehensive suite of security layers, effortlessly safeguarding user data both at rest and in transit. Appcircle Overview: Appcircle is a fully automated mobile CI/CD and DevOps platform designed to streamline the development, testing, and deployment of mobile applications. Appcircle Self-Hosted offers enterprises flexibility and control over their CI/CD processes, leveraging the features and capabilities of the Appcircle platform. Why Enhance Appcircle Pipeline with Appdome Build2Secure? The collaboration of Appdome's robust security features and Appcircle's versatile CI/CD platform provides a comprehensive solution, optimizing the entire CI/CD process for speed, reliability, and enhanced security. Appdome's Build-2Secure Plugin for Appcircle: Appdome's Build-2Secure plugin for Appcircle is designed to streamline and expedite the delivery of cyber and anti-fraud measures within CI/CD pipelines. This powerful plugin automates three essential steps, ensuring the rapid deployment of secure mobile applications to users: Building App-Level Protections: The Build-2Secure plugin integrates app-level protections directly into mobile applications, fortifying them against various cyber threats. Code-Signing the Protected Mobile App: The plugin automatically handles the code-signing process for the protected mobile app, ensuring both integrity and authenticity. Certifying the Security of Each Protected Mobile App: Appdome's plugin provides a certification process, guaranteeing the security of each protected mobile app before deployment. The Appdome Build-2Secure plugin serves as a key enabler to deliver Certified Secure™ mobile app security, covering anti-fraud measures, anti-malware strategies, mobile anti-bot capabilities, and other cyber defense updates within the Appdome Cyber Defense Automation Platform. Please follow this document to learn how to integrate Appdome Build-2Secure into Appcircle and this document to learn how to use Appdome. Conclusion: In summary, the integration of Appdome Build-2Secure significantly enhances the security of your application. By fortifying your application without the need for code analysis and providing a unique certificate tailored to your application, Appdome ensures robust security while offering the ability to monitor and manage security effectively. Implementing this step through the Appcircle CI/CD platform not only streamlines and expedites your pipeline but also facilitates the utilization and management of outputs in subsequent steps based on the results. This collaborative approach not only reinforces the security of your applications but also optimizes your development processes for a more secure and efficient mobile app deployment.

Elevate Your Mobile App Security with Appdome Integration

In the dynamic landscape of mobile app development, ensuring the security of user data is a non-negotiable priority. As cyber threats continue to evolve, developers seek robust…

Streamline Project Integration and Test Automation with Repeato and Appcircle

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, efficient project integration and test automation play a crucial role in ensuring successful software development. Repeato and Appcircle…

Increase Mobile Development Productivity by AI-Powered Appcircle

As mobile app development continues to grow in complexity, it's becoming increasingly important for developers to streamline their DevOps process. One way to do this is by leveraging…
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Integrating BrowserStack App Automate

BrowserStack App Automate is a cloud-based mobile app testing platform that allows users to test their mobile apps on a wide range of real devices. Using real devices has several…

Kotlin Data Objects

Data objects just landed in with the Kotlin version 1.7.20 as an experimental feature.You can try them out using Kotlin compiler with version 1.7.20 and -language-version 1.8…

Jetpack Compose Navigation and Deeplinks

Navigating between screens in mobile apps is essential knowledge. We'll look at Jetpack Compose Navigation patterns and how to integrate it with deeplinks. Why Need Navigation? Android…
Customizing Switch Button in Android can be tricky. Let's see how it's done. First, we'll look at the methods to change the colors

Customizing the Switch Button in Android

Hi everyone! I love colors and use them in my apps to direct different emotions to the user.  Customizing Switch Button in Android can be tricky. Let's see how it's done. First,…
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Transforming Kotlin Collections – Functions with Examples

Knowing about the standard library functions in Kotlin saves a lot of time while working on complex data structures. Whether you are mapping the API response model into your business…
Jetpack Compose Side Effects – With Examples

Jetpack Compose Side Effects – With Examples

Recompositions and states are the main parts of Jetpack Compose. Here’s how to manage states without getting affected by recompositions. We'll use Jetpack Compose Side Effects…
12 Android Studio Tips and Shortcuts to Navigate Your Codebase Faster Header Image

12 Android Studio Tips and Shortcuts to Navigate Your Codebase Faster

We Android developers spend most of our time in Android Studio. In my case, coding mostly means wandering in the codebase from one file to another. I spend more time reading…

Kotlin Coroutines: A Detailed Introduction

Kotlin Coroutines is an async task library for Kotlin language. It was announced during KotlinConf 2017. Coroutines make asynchronous code easier to write and read.It aims…
Jetpack Compose: State Management

Jetpack Compose: State Management

In this article we created a guideline that can help you understand the state concept in android, why do we need state and how do we manage state in compose. State in Software…
7 Android Studio Tips to Improve Productivity

7 Android Studio Tips to Improve Productivity

Android Studio is a complex IDE with many features, shortcuts, and plugins.As an experienced Android developer, I have some habits built around using the IDE after spending…

Jetpack Compose 101: The Basics

Jetpack Compose is the latest declarative UI development toolkit announced by Android. With compose, many screens can be developed safer and faster with lesser code. Here are the…
How to Integrate Huawei Push Kit to Android Apps

How to Integrate Huawei Push Kit to Android Apps

HUAWEI Push Kit is a messaging service provided for you. It establishes a messaging channel from the cloud to devices. By integrating Push Kit, you can send messages to your apps…

10 Useful Postman Tips to Boost Your Development Productivity

Looking for practical Postman tips to improve your API testing workflow? Postman is more than just an API testing tool! It's packed with advanced features, powerful tricks, and…

What’s New at Android Studio Electric Eel (Google I/O 2022)

Google announced quite a lot of new features, APIs and new devices at Google I/O 2022. One of the main focus of the developer keynote was for Android Studio. We’ve created a…

What’s New at Android 13 for Developers (Google I/O 2022)

On May 11th, Google I/O 2022 started with the Keynote speech. While Google announced many cool new features and devices for consumers, us developers were waiting for the Developer…

How to do code reviews?

Code review is one of the most important steps in developing software. It's the process which written code is being reviewed and corrected by other developers.The main goal…

How to Integrate Firebase Test Lab to the Mobile CI/CD Pipeline for Android

Appcircle is a mobile CI/CD platform that provides a fully automated environment to manage mobile app CI, CD and CT (continuous testing). For continuous testing, you have a number…