CFD Android - Asset Generator

Your Path to the Play Store

A comprehensive guide to successfully publishing your Android app.

Create a Developer Account: Sign up for a Google Play Console Developer Account, which requires agreeing to the Developer Distribution Agreement and paying a one-time $25 registration fee.
Choose Account Type: Select whether it's a personal or organizational account.
Identity Verification: Verify your developer identity information, as required by Google.
Meet Testing Requirements: For personal accounts, meet specific app testing requirements before publishing.

Create App in Console: Provide basic information like the app name (max 30 characters), default language, and whether it's an app or a game.
App Details: Provide details about your app's content, including a link to your privacy policy and information about ads, target audience, content rating, and data safety.
Privacy Policy: You must provide a comprehensive privacy policy outlining the data collected, its usage, and how it's shared.
Content Rating: Complete a content rating questionnaire to receive an official rating for your app.

App Store Listing: Create an informative store listing, including the app name, a short description (up to 80 characters), a full description (up to 4000 characters), screenshots, app icon (512x512px), and a feature graphic (1024x500px).
Keywords and Tags: Use relevant keywords and select appropriate tags to improve your app's visibility.
Localization: If your app supports multiple languages, provide translations and localized screenshots.

Meet API Requirements: Ensure your app complies with Google Play's target API level requirements.
Build and Sign Release: Create a release version of your app and digitally sign it with a certificate.
App Bundle Format: Publish your app with the Android App Bundle format.
Testing: Thoroughly test your app using the available testing tracks (Internal, Closed, Open).

Free or Paid: Decide if your app will be free or paid.
Pricing: If paid, set up a Google Merchant Account and define the pricing.
Countries/Regions: Select the countries where your app will be available.
Target Audience: Indicate if your app targets children and if it contains ads.

Upload App File: Navigate to "App Release" in the Play Console and upload your App Bundle.
Release Details: Provide a release name and release notes.
Review and Rollout: Review all details and start the rollout. Your app will be published after passing review.

Marketing and Promotion: Promote your app through various channels.
Maintenance and Updates: Regularly update your app to fix bugs and add features.
Monitor Performance: Pay attention to ratings, reviews, and analytics to identify areas for improvement.

Use this sample test plan as a starting point to ensure your application is ready for production.

This document outlines the test plan for the CFD Android application, ensuring quality and functionality before release.

Verify that a user can successfully upload a valid image file (PNG, JPG, SVG).
Confirm that all asset sizes are generated automatically after a source image is uploaded.
Test the 'Download All as ZIP' functionality and verify the contents of the ZIP file.
Check that individual asset editing (crop, resize) works as expected.
Ensure that updating a single asset does not affect other assets.
Test updating the source image and confirm all assets are regenerated.

Check for visual consistency, including colors, fonts, and spacing.
Verify that the layout is responsive and usable on different screen sizes (mobile, tablet, desktop).
Ensure all buttons, links, and interactive elements are clearly labeled and functional.
Confirm that the drag-and-drop uploader provides clear visual feedback.
Test that the checklist accurately reflects the number of generated assets.

Attempt to upload an invalid file type and verify an appropriate error message is shown.
Attempt to upload an extremely large image file to check performance and handling.
Test the application's behavior with no internet connection during download attempts.
Click all buttons rapidly to check for race conditions or unexpected states.
Verify that the YouTube video preview handles invalid or non-existent URLs gracefully.