Apple's App Distribution Guide - General Question

Getting Started Newbie Questions
#1

I’m starting to read this document and it keeps referring to Xcode.  I am using a MAC to program but I am programming using Corona.    

Will I have to do all the same things for Corona as I do LUA?

Is there a different process to roll out the iOS app from Corona to the App Store versus XCode to the App Store?

I’m trying to figure out which documents I need to read so I can determine what I need to do.  

My game is close to being finished and I’m not sure how to proceed once it is completed.  Is there some type of check list that Corona has created?

Thanks

Lori

#2

I have not released a new version in a while, but am working on a new app so I hope it is similar to last time.

Just compile your app for Distribution, and I think the in corona it will launch the Application Manager and allow you to upload your app automatically.

If not then you just need to upload it using the application manager / loader. ( not on my mac now so cant look at the actual name )

Larry,

#3

You will need the latest version of Xcode installed to build and deploy your app to Apple.  But you technically don’t need to actually use it.  Corona SDK’s “Build” screen uses Xcode behind the scenes to make your app.  When your app builds, you can click on a button that will launch the Application Loader tool for you and then you pick your app, click a few buttons and your app gets uploaded.   The Corona SDK guild for building for iOS should guide you through everything you need for this.

Now that said, you should test your app on an iPhone and/or iPad before you upload it.  You will use Xcode to install your test app to your device.

Rob

#4

Will I use the “Test Flight” I read about to test?

Thanks,

Lori

#5

You don’t have to.  

#6

Cool.  Thanks Rob.

#7

I have not released a new version in a while, but am working on a new app so I hope it is similar to last time.

Just compile your app for Distribution, and I think the in corona it will launch the Application Manager and allow you to upload your app automatically.

If not then you just need to upload it using the application manager / loader. ( not on my mac now so cant look at the actual name )

Larry,

#8

You will need the latest version of Xcode installed to build and deploy your app to Apple.  But you technically don’t need to actually use it.  Corona SDK’s “Build” screen uses Xcode behind the scenes to make your app.  When your app builds, you can click on a button that will launch the Application Loader tool for you and then you pick your app, click a few buttons and your app gets uploaded.   The Corona SDK guild for building for iOS should guide you through everything you need for this.

Now that said, you should test your app on an iPhone and/or iPad before you upload it.  You will use Xcode to install your test app to your device.

Rob

#9

Will I use the “Test Flight” I read about to test?

Thanks,

Lori

#10

You don’t have to.  

#11

Cool.  Thanks Rob.