need4deed-org / need4deed-org/fe
app: iOS build pipeline + TestFlight + App Store submission
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Description
Context
Sub-issue of #535. Depends on #649, #650. Gets the app into TestFlight for internal testing and then submitted to the App Store.
Prerequisites
- Apple Developer Program membership ($99/year) — must be under the need4deed organisation account
- Xcode installed (latest stable) on a Mac build machine or CI runner
- App ID registered in Apple Developer portal:
org.need4deed.app
One-time setup
Apple Developer portal
- Create App ID
org.need4deed.appwith capabilities: Push Notifications, Associated Domains - Create Distribution certificate (iOS Distribution)
- Create App Store provisioning profile for
org.need4deed.app - Create App record in App Store Connect: name "Need4Deed", category "Social Networking" or "Utilities"
Xcode project (in ios/)
- Set Bundle Identifier:
org.need4deed.app - Set Version + Build number
- Select Distribution certificate + provisioning profile
- Enable capabilities: Push Notifications, Associated Domains
Build + upload to TestFlight
```bash
next build # static export
npx cap sync ios # sync web assets + plugins
xcodebuild archive
-workspace ios/App/App.xcworkspace
-scheme App
-archivePath build/App.xcarchive
xcodebuild -exportArchive
-archivePath build/App.xcarchive
-exportOptionsPlist ExportOptions.plist
-exportPath build/
xcrun altool --upload-app -f build/App.ipa
--username $APPLE_ID --password $APP_SPECIFIC_PASSWORD
```
Or use Xcode → Product → Archive → Distribute GUI for first submission.
App Store metadata
- Screenshots: 6.7" iPhone, 12.9" iPad (if supported)
- App description (en + de)
- Keywords, support URL, privacy policy URL
- Age rating questionnaire
- Review notes for Apple (explain the NGO context, login required)
Tasks
- Apple Developer account + App ID + certificates + provisioning profile
- App Store Connect record created
- First TestFlight build uploaded and shared with internal testers
- All App Store metadata filled in
- App submitted for App Store review
Depends on
#649 (Capacitor), #650 (icons + splash)
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
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