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Social Network React Native App Release Checklist

Use this checklist after the app runs locally and before you submit production builds to the App Store or Google Play.

Release Checklist​

  • Replace all demo Firebase config files.
  • Enable production Auth providers.
  • Deploy Firestore rules.
  • Deploy Storage rules.
  • Deploy Firestore indexes.
  • Deploy Functions if included.
  • Configure Functions secrets if needed.
  • Configure push notifications.
  • Configure App Check in monitoring mode, then enforcement.
  • Configure budget alerts.
  • Update app name, bundle ID, package name, icons, splash, theme, and legal links.
  • Test sign-up, login, profile editing, search, feed, create post, comments, reactions, chat, notifications, and account deletion.

Production Smoke Test​

Test with at least two real accounts:

  1. User A creates a post with text.
  2. User A creates a post with media.
  3. User B follows or friends User A.
  4. User B sees the post in feed.
  5. User B comments and reacts.
  6. User A receives the update or notification if configured.
  7. Both users can open each other's profiles.
  8. Chat works if included.

Cost And Security Checks​

  • Use limit() and pagination for feeds and search.
  • Avoid infinite loading retry loops.
  • Verify listeners unsubscribe when screens unmount.
  • Compress media before upload when possible.
  • Do not ship admin credentials or private API keys in the app.
  • Review Functions fan-out patterns before launch.

Troubleshooting​

If a production check fails, start with:

FAQ​

Should I release with demo Firebase data?​

No. Use your own Firebase project and your own rules before release.

Is a text-only post enough for release validation?​

No. Media upload, feed visibility, comments, reactions, and profile display must also work because those flows exercise different Firebase services.