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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:

Keep your screenshots and promo videos separat

	import React, { useRef, useMemo, useState } from "react";
	import {
	Image,
	useWindowDimensions,
	View,
	Text,
	TouchableOpacity,
	FlatList,
	} from "react-native";
	import MaterialIcons from "@expo/vector-icons/MaterialCommunityIcons";

	#!/bin/bash

	# ANSI color codes
	GREEN='\033[0;32m'
	RED='\033[0;31m'
	NC='\033[0m' # No color

	# Emoji icons
	STARTING_ICON="🎇"
	SUCCESS_ICON="✅"

	import { FlashList, FlashListProps } from "@shopify/flash-list";
	import React, { forwardRef, ReactElement } from "react";

	type ListProps<T> = Omit<FlashListProps<T>, "children"> & { as?: "list" };
	type ScrollViewProps<T> = Omit<
	FlashListProps<T>,
	"children" \| "data" \| "renderItem"
	> & {
	as?: "scroll-view";
	children: React.ReactNode \| React.ReactNode[];

	import { getConfig } from '@expo/config'
	import fs from 'fs'
	import spawnAsync from '@expo/spawn-async'
	import chalk from 'chalk'
	import path from 'path'

	const appDir = process.cwd()

	console.log()
	console.log(chalk.green('Sentry source maps script. Working directory:'))