TestFlight vs fastlane
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With TestFlight, developers simply upload a build, and the testers can install it directly from their device, over the air. | fastlane lets you define and run your deployment pipelines for different environments. It helps you unify your app’s release process and automate the whole process. fastlane connects all fastlane tools and third party tools, like CocoaPods. |
Sessions- Discover how testers are using your application. Watch as they progress and take unexpected turns.;Crash Reports- Reported in realtime, with environment snapshots and full session activity.;In-App Questions- The most effective way to get tester feedback. Get the answers you need by asking questions the moment a checkpoint is passed.;Checkpoints- Place checkpoints throughout your app to see how far testers are getting, confirm which areas are popular and reveal ones that need more testing.;Remote Logging- TFLogs are attached to your session and crash reports.;In-App Updates- Prompt testers to install the latest version of your app. This is the easiest way for your testers to take advantage of installing on the fly. | Connect all build tools together;Define multiple lanes for different needs;Jenkins Integration;Extend by adding your own build steps;Deploy from any computer;Release new app updates with the push of a button |
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GitHub Stars - | GitHub Stars 40.6K |
GitHub Forks - | GitHub Forks 6.0K |
Stacks 1.1K | Stacks 716 |
Followers 705 | Followers 437 |
Votes 163 | Votes 74 |
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