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Instagram React Native App Release Checklist

Use this checklist before publishing an Instagram-style React Native app to the App Store or Google Play.

Release Checklist​

  • Replace demo Firebase config files.
  • Enable production Auth providers.
  • Deploy Firestore rules and indexes.
  • Deploy Storage rules.
  • Deploy Functions if included.
  • Configure push notifications if included.
  • Configure App Check.
  • Configure Firebase budget alerts.
  • Update branding, icons, splash, bundle ID, package name, and legal links.
  • Test sign-up, profile photo, image post, feed, comments, likes, search, and notifications.

Production Smoke Test​

  1. Create two users.
  2. Upload profile photos.
  3. User A creates an image post.
  4. User B follows or finds User A.
  5. User B sees, likes, and comments on the post.
  6. User A sees the comment/reaction.
  7. Push notifications work if enabled.

Troubleshooting​

FAQ​

Should I test on a real device?​

Yes. Camera, media picker, notifications, and release signing should be tested on physical devices before submission.