code-push

What is code-push?

The code-push npm package is a service that enables React Native and Cordova developers to deploy mobile app updates directly to their users' devices. This allows for instant updates without requiring users to go through the app store update process.

What are code-push's main functionalities?

Release Updates

This feature allows developers to release updates to their apps. The `release` method takes parameters such as the app name, deployment name, update contents, target binary version, description, whether the update is mandatory, and the rollout percentage.

const codePush = require('code-push');

codePush.release(appName, deploymentName, updateContents, targetBinaryVersion, description, isMandatory, rolloutPercentage);

Check for Updates

This feature allows the app to check if there are any updates available. The `checkForUpdate` method takes a deployment key and returns a promise that resolves with the update information if an update is available.

const codePush = require('code-push');

codePush.checkForUpdate(deploymentKey).then((update) => {
  if (!update) {
    console.log('The app is up to date.');
  } else {
    console.log('An update is available: ' + update.description);
  }
});

Rollback Updates

This feature allows developers to rollback to a previous version of the app. The `rollback` method takes parameters such as the app name, deployment name, and target binary version.

const codePush = require('code-push');

codePush.rollback(appName, deploymentName, targetBinaryVersion);

Other packages similar to code-push

expo-updates

Expo Updates is a service that allows developers to deploy updates to their React Native apps built with Expo. It provides similar functionality to CodePush, such as over-the-air updates, but is specifically designed for apps built with the Expo framework.

appcenter

App Center is a comprehensive app lifecycle management service by Microsoft that includes features for build, test, distribute, and monitor. It includes CodePush as part of its distribution service, providing similar over-the-air update capabilities along with additional features for continuous integration and delivery.

react-native-update

React Native Update is a library that provides over-the-air updates for React Native apps. It offers similar functionality to CodePush, allowing developers to push updates directly to users without going through the app store. However, it is less feature-rich compared to CodePush and App Center.

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