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Test Deployment API #35

Closed GoogleCodeExporter closed 8 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
Need an API to support workflows where a developer can share a beta app with 
friends and the app auto-updates itself via http and version check against a 
manifest file.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by jerem...@gmail.com on 23 Apr 2011 at 2:39

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
Thinking about using an XML manifest file with a apk posted somewhere on a web 
server. Then essentially have the code download the apk and force install.

Features:
- Force upgrade for beta builds.
- If a release build is available then use the android market link.

Does anyone else have any ideas?

Original comment by jerem...@gmail.com on 23 Apr 2011 at 4:03

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
Try to not have any custom activities. Well probably need some UI but keep it 
really simple. It'll have to be constructed by code as to prevent reliance on 
R.id class.

I'm thinking JSON will be nicer since it's easier to read and handwrite 
actually.

Example attached.
Manifest.json can support multiple applications. Each based on the package 
identifier.

Original comment by jerem...@gmail.com on 23 Apr 2011 at 4:18

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
Made some progress on this. Need a notification and dialog to inform users.
Then some unit tests. Maybe.

Original comment by jerem...@gmail.com on 27 Apr 2011 at 5:01

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
Rejected since effort outweighs the benefits.

Original comment by jerem...@gmail.com on 11 Jun 2011 at 7:45