Google Play's Extension Ends November 1 — Count Backwards from Your Submit Day
The target API 36 extension on Google Play ends November 1. Instead of counting to the deadline itself, count back from the last day you can submit — with a small script that does the date math.
The Remote Config keys you add after your release path closes are invisible to the build already on devices
A record of recounting what I can still change remotely before my release path closes. A key you add in the console does nothing unless a build that reads it is already on devices. Which switches to ship in the last build, and a shared-defaults bug I measured.
August 31 Means Something Different Depending on Whether You Plan to Ship an Update
Two separate conditions land on Google Play's August 31 date: API 36 to submit an update, and API 35 to stay discoverable to new users. Here is how I sorted six apps, and who actually gets the extension form.
TestFlight External Testing or Phased Release: Where a Solo Developer's Time Actually Pays Off
When you ship a Rork-built app to other people, you can recruit external testers or let a phased release absorb the risk. Here is how I split my limited time between the two, based on where distribution actually stalls and which three areas still deserve pre-release checks.
Force Updates in Rork Apps: A Practical Guide to Sunsetting Old Versions Safely
How to design and implement a force-update flow for Rork apps. Covers soft vs hard updates, remote-driven version policy, store routing, and post-cutover monitoring.