QuantumBadger / QuantumBadger/RedReader

Release development versions through Play Store's Beta Program

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Description

Currently, alpha/development/test versions are released on https://redreader.org/alpha/ and F-Droid, both of which require allowing the installation of apps from "untrusted sources", which may be considered a security risk.
To reach a bigger audience (thus more testers), these builds could also be released on Google Play, which allows users to opt-in for beta versions of an app they have already installed: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/3131213?hl=en#open_beta

I don't know if it's worth the additional work for you but I think this could be beneficial for both users and you as a developer.

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked Google Play beta-program requirements and the existing alpha and F-Droid release paths described in the issue. Determine how development builds would be published and maintained through Play; done means testers can opt in to a development version through Google Play.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
mobile, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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