CI/CD Pipeline Setup for ChaimRemit Mobile App

[Pvsaint]

Description

Set up a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline for the ChaimRemit React Native mobile application to automate testing, building, and deployment processes for both iOS and Android platforms.

High - Essential for development workflow and production deployment

Acceptance Criteria

GitHub Actions Workflow

• Create .github/workflows/mobile-ci.yml for continuous integration
• Create .github/workflows/mobile-cd.yml for continuous deployment
• Set up automated testing on pull requests
• Configure build matrix for iOS and Android
• Implement caching for node_modules and build artifacts

Testing Pipeline

• Run ESLint and TypeScript checks
• Execute Jest unit tests with coverage reporting
• Run Detox E2E tests on simulators/emulators
• Generate and upload test coverage reports
• Fail pipeline if tests don't meet coverage threshold (80%)

Build Pipeline

• Configure Android APK/AAB builds
• Configure iOS IPA builds (requires macOS runner)
• Set up code signing for both platforms
• Generate build artifacts and upload to GitHub releases
• Create separate builds for development, staging, and production

Deployment Pipeline

• Automatic deployment to internal testing (TestFlight/Internal Testing)
• Manual approval gate for production deployment
• Deploy to App Store Connect and Google Play Console
• Send Slack/Discord notifications on deployment status
• Rollback mechanism for failed deployments

Technical Requirements

Environment Setup

```yaml

Required GitHub Secrets

ANDROID_KEYSTORE_BASE64
ANDROID_KEYSTORE_PASSWORD
ANDROID_KEY_ALIAS
ANDROID_KEY_PASSWORD
IOS_CERTIFICATE_BASE64
IOS_PROVISIONING_PROFILE_BASE64
IOS_CERTIFICATE_PASSWORD
APP_STORE_CONNECT_API_KEY
GOOGLE_PLAY_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_JSON
SLACK_WEBHOOK_URL (optional)
```

Build Configuration

• Node.js version: 18.x
• React Native CLI version: Latest stable
• Xcode version: 14.x (for iOS builds)
• Android SDK: API level 33
• Java version: 11

Workflow Triggers

• Pull requests to main and develop branches
• Push to main branch (for deployment)
• Manual workflow dispatch for emergency builds
• Scheduled nightly builds for development branch

Implementation Details

CI Workflow Structure

```yaml
name: Mobile CI
on:
pull_request:
branches: [main, develop]
paths: ['mobile/']
push:
branches: [main, develop]
paths: ['mobile/']

jobs:
lint-and-test:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- Checkout code
- Setup Node.js
- Cache dependencies
- Install dependencies
- Run linting
- Run unit tests
- Upload coverage

build-android:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
needs: lint-and-test
steps:
- Build Android APK/AAB
- Sign Android build
- Upload artifacts

build-ios:
runs-on: macos-latest
needs: lint-and-test
steps:
- Build iOS IPA
- Sign iOS build
- Upload artifacts

e2e-tests:
runs-on: macos-latest
needs: [build-android, build-ios]
steps:
- Run Detox tests on iOS simulator
- Run Detox tests on Android emulator
```

[yashwagh30]

Can i take up this issue?

[lucifer1017]

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[MANASAB805]

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