Migration guide from App Center CodePush to Revopush
Guide Overview:
- 6.1 For iOS
- 6.2 For Android
- 6.3 Additional Options
1. Introduction
Welcome! This guide will help you migrate your Over-the-Air (OTA) updates from Appcenter to Revopush. With Revopush's Command Line Interface (CLI), you can easily push updates directly to your users' devices without needing to go through app stores.
What You'll Learn:
- How to install the Revopush CLI
- Migrating your existing OTA updates from Appcenter
- Setting up and managing your applications and deployments in Revopush
- Updating your React Native app to use Revopush for OTA updates
Let’s get started!
2. Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following (depends on your platform and preferences):
Developer Tools Installed:
npm or Yarn
npx
Permissions:
Ability to install npm packages globally.
Revopush Account:
Sign up at Revopush using GitHub or Google for authentication.
(If Migrating) Appcenter Access:
Ensure you have access to your existing Appcenter account and its CLI.
2.1 Installing Required Tools
You manage most of CodePush's functionality using the App Center CLI. If you had one installed, you can update it to the latest version by running the following command:
npm update -g appcenteror install it from scratch by running the following command:
npm install -g appcenter@latestUpon installation or update, you can check the version of the App Center CLI by running the following command:
appcenter -hwhich will display the version of the App Center CLI you have installed with available commands.
$ appcenter -h
Visual Studio App Center helps you build, test, distribute, and monitor mobile apps.
Version 3.0.3
Usage: appcenter <command>
Commands:
analytics View events, audience info, sessions, and other analytics for apps
apps View and manage apps
build Start builds, get their status, and download artifacts
codepush View and manage CodePush deployments and releases
crashes Upload symbols for better crash reports
distribute Send builds to testers and manage distribution groups
orgs Manage organizations
profile Manage your profile
telemetry Manage telemetry preferences
test Start test runs and get their status
tokens Manage API tokens
help Get help using appcenter commands
login Log in
logout Log out
setup-autocomplete Setup tab completion for your shell2.2 Setting Up Revopush CLI
Similarly to Appcenter Revopush manages the most of CodePush's functionality using CLI.
To install it run the following command:
Install Revopush CLI:
npm install -g @revopush/code-push-cliUpdate Revopush CLI to the Latest Version:
npm update -g @revopush/code-push-cliUpon installation or update, you can check the version of the Revopush CLI and the list of available commands by running the following command:
Verify Installation:
revopush -hwhich will display the version of the Revopush CLI you have installed with available commands.
revopush -h
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Revopush is a service that enables you to deploy mobile app updates directly to your users devices. Visit our website https://revopush.org/
Usage: revopush <command>
Commands:
revopush access-key View and manage the access keys associated with your account
revopush app View and manage your CodePush apps
revopush collaborator View and manage app collaborators
revopush debug View the CodePush debug logs for a running app
revopush deployment View and manage your app deployments
revopush login Authenticate with the CodePush server in order to begin managing your apps
revopush logout Log out of the current session
revopush patch Update the metadata for an existing release
revopush promote Promote the latest release from one app deployment to another
revopush register Register a new CodePush account
revopush release Release an update to an app deployment
revopush release-react Release a React Native update to an app deployment
revopush rollback Rollback the latest release for an app deployment
revopush session View and manage the current login sessions associated with your account
revopush whoami Display the account info for the current login session
Options:
--help Show help [boolean]
-v, --version Show version number [boolean]3. Migrating from Appcenter to Revopush
You need to execute steps in this section if you have been using Appcenter for OTA updates and wish to migrate to Revopush.
If you did not use Appcenter OTA updates before and just wish to apply OTA on top of Revopush for your app feel free to skip this section and go to section 4.
3.1 Logging In
Execute the following command to login to Appcenter CLI using provider of your choice (GitHub, Facebook, Microsoft, Google):
appcenter loginSimilarly, in a separate window login to Revopush CLI using the following command:
revopush login3.2 Migrating Applications and Deployments
1. List Your Appcenter Apps:
appcenter apps listExample Output:
johndoe/rn2_android
johndoe/rn2_iosFor given guide we assume that johndoe/rn2_android is the React Native application for Android and johndoe/rn2_ios is the React Native application for iOS.
You can check target OS of the app using command appcenter apps show -a <app name here>.
Android:
appcenter apps show -a johndoe/rn2_android
App Secret: 6c3cb412-105f-422f-b795-af53d0b36a5f
Description:
Display Name: rn2_android
Name: rn2_android
OS: Android
Platform: React-Native
Release Type: Alpha
Owner ID: a1265e53-0599-4340-8003-7c40f0caff38
Owner Display Name: John Doe
Owner Email: [email protected]
Owner Name: johndoe
Azure Subscription ID:iOS:
appcenter apps show -a johndoe/rn2_ios
App Secret: 37d1dce7-a991-4ccc-8a0c-1ff8ed00f45d
Description:
Display Name: rn2_ios
Name: rn2_ios
OS: iOS
Platform: React-Native
Release Type:
Owner ID: a2265e53-0699-4340-8003-7c41f0caff39
Owner Display Name: John Doe
Owner Email: [email protected]
Owner Name: johndoe
Azure Subscription ID:2. Create Corresponding Revopush Apps:
Remove the username prefix when creating apps in Revopush.
revopush app add rn2_ios
revopush app add rn2_androidExample Output:
Successfully added the "rn2_ios" app, along with the following default deployments:
┌────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Name │ Deployment Key │
├────────────┼────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Production │ Z7v_81HyATiWlqZjvQFyu9GIicXAVJHvdy5W-g │
├────────────┼────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Staging │ PjAEsKZUdAytb5Rq3Kb6yHVfn-H3VJHvdy5W-g │
└────────────┴────────────────────────────────────────┘Successfully added the "rn2_android" app, along with the following default deployments:
┌────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Name │ Deployment Key │
├────────────┼────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Production │ EVGdS0GR4Sus584cdyZ95wmwI405VJHvdy5W-g │
├────────────┼────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Staging │ pkCafa80S-ji3y6Xey6zVcEju9AHVJHvdy5W-g │
└────────────┴────────────────────────────────────────┘3. Replicate Deployments:
List Appcenter deployments:
appcenter codepush deployment list -k -a johndoe/rn2_iosAdd the same deployments in Revopush with identical keys
revopush deployment add rn2_ios appcenter_Staging -k <Staging_Key>
revopush deployment add rn2_ios appcenter_Production -k <Production_Key>Repeat for Android
appcenter codepush deployment list -k -a johndoe/rn2_android
revopush deployment add rn2_android appcenter_Staging -k <Staging_Key>
revopush deployment add rn2_android appcenter_Production -k <Production_Key>Repeat for all other deployment you have in Appcenter and wish to continue to use in Revopush.
4. Setting Up Revopush from Scratch
If you're new to Revopush and want to set up OTA updates for your app, follow these steps.
4.1 Logging In
revopush login4.2 Creating Applications
For iOS
revopush app add myAmazingApp_iosFor Android:
revopush app add myAmazingApp_androidThis will create your app along with default Staging and Production deployments.
4.3 Creating Deployments
If you need more deployments (e.g., Development, Testing), use:
revopush deployment add myAmazingApp_android DevelopmentList All Deployments:
revopush deployment ls myAmazingApp_android -k5. Updating Your React Native App
After setting up Revopush, update your React Native application to point to the Revopush server.
5.1 iOS Configuration
- Open
Info.plist: Add the following entries:
<key>CodePushDeploymentKey</key>
<string>Your_Deployment_Key</string>
<key>CodePushServerURL</key>
<string>https://api.revopush.org</string>An example for myAmazingApp_ios app and Staging deployment:
<key>CodePushDeploymentKey</key>
<string>vUOFPtZfOlhXHPEDE3nkf7nP6lJ4VJHvdy5W-g</string>
<key>CodePushServerURL</key>
<string>https://api.revopush.org</string>- Dynamic Deployment Key (Optional): To switch deployments dynamically in your JavaScript code, use Code-Push options
5.2 Android Configuration
- Open
strings.xml: Add the following entries:
<string moduleConfig="true" name="CodePushDeploymentKey">Your_Deployment_Key</string>
<string moduleConfig="true" name="CodePushServerUrl">https://api.revopush.org</string>An example myAmazingApp_android app and Staging deployment strings.xml:
<string moduleConfig="true" name="CodePushDeploymentKey">kbAXqSrgEfLPcuvU3Fe0SCqX5HpOVJHvdy5W-g</string>
<string moduleConfig="true" name="CodePushServerUrl">https://api.revopush.org</string>- Dynamic Deployment Key (Optional): To switch deployments dynamically in your JavaScript code, use Code-Push options
6. Releasing Updates
Once your app is configured, you can release updates to your users.
6.1 For iOS
revopush release-react rn2_ios ios -d StagingWhat Happens:
- Bundles your JavaScript code.
- Uploads the bundle and assets to Revopush.
- Releases the update to the Staging deployment of rn2_ios.
Success Message:
...
Successfully released an update containing the "/var/folders/my/lwrczz7503g5911_wf51jsvm0000gp/T/CodePush" directory to the "Staging" deployment of the "rn2_ios" app.6.2 For Android
revopush release-react rn2_android android -d appcenter-StagingWhat Happens:
- Bundles your JavaScript code.
- Uploads the bundle and assets to Revopush.
- Releases the update to the appcenter-Staging deployment of rn2_android.
Success Message:
...
Successfully released an update containing the "/var/folders/my/lwrczz7503g5911_wf51jsvm0000gp/T/CodePush" directory to the "appcenter-Staging" deployment of the "rn2_android" app.6.3 Additional Options
For more customization, view all options:
revopush release-react -h7. Summary and Resources
Migrating your OTA updates from Appcenter to Revopush is straightforward with our CLI tools. Whether you're migrating existing applications or setting up new ones, Revopush offers a seamless experience with familiar commands and robust features.
Quick Command Reference:
| Appcenter | Revopush | Comment |
|---|---|---|
appcenter login | revopush login | Log in |
appcenter codepush deployment | revopush deployment | View and manage your app deployments |
appcenter apps | revopush app | View and manage your apps |
appcenter codepush patch | revopush patch | Update the metadata for an existing CodePush release |
appcenter codepush promote | revopush promote | Create a new release for the destination deployment, which includes the exact code and metadata from the latest release of the source deployment |
appcenter codepush release-react | revopush release-react | Release a React Native update to an app deployment |
appcenter codepush rollback | revopush rollback | Rollback a deployment to a previous release |
appcenter logout | revopush logout | Log out |
Helpful Resources:
- React Native CodePush GitHub
- React Native Client SDK docs
- Best practices for Multi-Deployment Testing
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