AI agent skill · by @HoangNguyen0403

Android Deployment

Configure release signing, R8 obfuscation, and App Bundle publishing for Android. Use when setting up signing configs, enabling minification, adding ProGuard keep rules, or preparing for Play Store submission.

Archived 2026-10-23 · Source updated 2026-09-15 · License: MIT. Check the original repository for the latest version.

SKILL.md instructions

# Android Deployment Standards

## **Priority: P0 (CRITICAL)**

## Implementation Guidelines

### Build Configuration

- **Minification**: Always enable `isMinifyEnabled = true` and `isShrinkResources = true` for Release builds (R8).
- **Format**: Publish using **App Bundles (.aab)** for Play Store optimization.
- **Signing**: NEVER commit keystores or passwords. Use Environment Variables / Secrets.

### Proguard / R8

- **Rules**: Keep rules minimal. Use annotations (`@Keep`) for reflection-heavy classes instead of broad wildcard rules.
- **Mapping**: Upload `mapping.txt` to Play Console for crash de-obfuscation.

## Anti-Patterns

- **No debuggable=true in Release**: Breaks obfuscation and exposes internal logic.
- **No Secrets in Repo**: Use local.properties or CI environment variables.

## References

- [Signing & R8](references/implementation.md)