Standards for App Distribution (Signing, Obfuscation, App Bundles). Use when configuring Release build types, setting up signing configs, enabling R8/ProGuard minification, adding ProGuard keep rules, or preparing an .aab for Play Store submission. (triggers: build.gradle.kts, proguard-rules.pro, signingConfigs, proguard, minifyEnabled, isMinifyEnabled, isShrinkResources, .aab, releaseKeystore)
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description: "Standards for App Distribution (Signing, Obfuscation, App Bundles). Use when configuring Release build types, setting up signing configs, enabling R8/ProGuard minification, adding ProGuard keep rules, or preparing an .aab for Play Store submission. (triggers: build.gradle.kts, proguard-rules.pro, signingConfigs, proguard, minifyEnabled, isMinifyEnabled, isShrinkResources, .aab, releaseKeystore)"
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# Android Deployment Standards
## **Priority: P0**
## 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)
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