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    Firebase 101

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    • Introduction to FirebaseApp
      • 1.1Overview of Firebase
      • 1.2Services offered by Firebase
      • 1.3Setting up Firebase on different platforms
    • Firebase Authentication
      • 2.1Introduction to Firebase Authentication
      • 2.2Firebase Sign-In Methods
      • 2.3User Authentication using Firebase
    • Firebase Database
      • 3.1Understanding Firebase Realtime Database and Cloud Firestore
      • 3.2Data Structure and Retrieval
      • 3.3Handling Real-time Data
    • Firebase Cloud Functions
      • 4.1Introduction to Cloud Functions
      • 4.2Managing Cloud Functions
      • 4.3Common Use Cases
    • Firebase Cloud Storage
      • 5.1Understanding Firebase Cloud Storage
      • 5.2Uploading Files and Directories
      • 5.3File Management and Security
    • Firebase Analytics
      • 6.1Introduction to Firebase Analytics
      • 6.2Implementing Firebase Analytics
      • 6.3Analyzing Data
    • Firebase Performance Monitoring
      • 7.1Introduction to Performance Monitoring
      • 7.2Working with Performance Monitoring
      • 7.3Making Performance Improvements
    • Firebase Test Lab
      • 8.1Introduction to Firebase Test Lab
      • 8.2Running Tests on Test Lab
      • 8.3Analyzing Test Results
    • Firebase App Distribution
      • 9.1Introduction to App Distribution
      • 9.2Distributing Pre-Release Versions
      • 9.3Managing App Distribution
    • Firebase ML Kit
      • 10.1Introduction to ML Kit
      • 10.2Implementing ML Features
      • 10.3Working with ML Models
    • Firebase Crashlytics
      • 11.1Introduction to Crashlytics
      • 11.2Setting up Crashlytics
      • 11.3Making Use of Crashlytics Data
    • Firebase Predictions
      • 12.1Introduction to Firebase Predictions
      • 12.2Creating Predictions
      • 12.3Applying Predictions
    • Summary and Advanced Topics
      • 13.1Review of Learned Concepts
      • 13.2Exploring Some Advanced Topics
      • 13.3Real-world Applications of Firebase
      • 13.4Next Steps and Future Learning

    Firebase App Distribution

    Introduction to Firebase App Distribution

    sum of the phases of development and maturity for computer software, which range from its initial development to its eventual release, and include updated bug-fix versions of the released version

    Sum of the phases of development and maturity for computer software, which range from its initial development to its eventual release, and include updated bug-fix versions of the released version.

    Firebase App Distribution is a tool that provides a holistic and scalable solution to distribute pre-release versions of your mobile app to your team and testers. This unit will provide an introduction to Firebase App Distribution, its importance, and an overview of its features.

    Understanding the Concept of App Distribution

    App Distribution is a crucial part of the app development lifecycle. It involves sharing a version of your app that is not yet ready for public release, with a select group of people. This group can include your development team, quality assurance team, stakeholders, or beta testers. The purpose of this is to gather feedback, identify bugs, and make improvements before the app is released to the public.

    Importance of App Distribution in the App Development Lifecycle

    App Distribution plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and success of your app. By distributing pre-release versions of your app, you can:

    • Identify and fix bugs that were not caught during the development phase.
    • Test the app on a variety of devices and configurations to ensure compatibility.
    • Gather feedback on the app's functionality, usability, and design.
    • Validate features and improvements before they are released to the public.

    Overview of Firebase App Distribution

    Firebase App Distribution is a tool provided by Firebase that simplifies the process of distributing pre-release versions of your app. It supports both iOS and Android apps, and allows you to distribute your app to testers through a simple, secure, and scalable process.

    Here are some key features of Firebase App Distribution:

    • Easy setup: Firebase App Distribution can be easily integrated with your existing workflows. You can distribute your app directly from the Firebase console, or automate distribution using fastlane or Gradle.

    • Managed tester groups: You can create multiple tester groups and distribute different versions of your app to different groups. This allows you to test different features with different groups of testers.

    • Real-time feedback: Testers can provide feedback directly from the app, and you can view this feedback in the Firebase console.

    • Integration with Crashlytics: Firebase App Distribution is integrated with Firebase Crashlytics, which allows you to view crash reports from your distributed app.

    By the end of this unit, you should have a solid understanding of what Firebase App Distribution is, why it's important, and an overview of its features. In the next units, we will dive deeper into how to set up Firebase App Distribution, distribute pre-release versions of your app, and manage your app distribution process.

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