Essential iOS Build and Release

Frustrated by the requirements for testing and distributing your iOS app? Youre not alone. This concise book takes you step by step through the maze of certification and provisioning processes that have to happen before, during, and after development. Youll learn whats required to sign certificates, test your app on iOS devices, and release the finished product to the App Store.Whether youre a developer looking to spend more time coding and less time figuring out how to install your application, or a release engineer responsible for producing reliable builds, this guide will help you successfully navigate the build and release processes for your iOS app.Get an overview of the iOS Dev Center, including the iOS Provisioning Portal, Member Center, and iTunes ConnectCreate your App ID, and generate signing certificates for development and distributionManage the provisioning profiles necessary to test your app on iOS devicesLearn common scenarios for iOS Simulator, Ad Hoc, and App Store distribution buildsAutomate the process to continuously build, sign, and package your app(s) for distribution