Preparing application packages for publishing

In previous chapters, minimal platform-specific knowledge was required for .NET MAUI development. However, when preparing to publish our app to individual app stores, we cannot avoid addressing platform-specific information. In this chapter, we will discuss the necessary steps to prepare the app for publishing, and then we will show how to automate the process using GitHub Actions.

There are numerous CI/CD tools available for automating the build and deployment process. For .NET MAUI, both GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps are viable options. You can refer to the Further reading section for more details about other alternatives. However, in this chapter, our primary emphasis will be on employing GitHub Actions as a build and deployment instrument.

Preparing for publishing

To prepare for publishing, we will focus on the tasks that need to be completed before submitting the package to an app store. For information about the actual...