Play Store Release Management

• Review: Mandatory (1-3 days).
• Audience: Public (Anyone can join via Store Listing).
• Use Case: Large scale load testing.
• UX Warning: Users must click "Join Beta" -> Wait -> "Install". Do not use this for marketing launches (like Product Hunt) as it adds friction.

Release Hierarchy & Versioning

• Production is King: If a user is eligible for builds in multiple tracks (e.g., Open Testing and Production), they receive the one with the Highest Version Code.
• Same Version: You cannot have Version 32 in Open Testing and Production simultaneously if they are the exact same build artifact.
  • If Version 32 is in Production, enabling it for Open Testing is redundant.
  • To use Open Testing, you must build Version 33 (or higher).

Launch Day Protocol

For major external launches (Product Hunt, Press):

1. Target Production: Ensure the stable build is fully rolled out to Production (100%).
2. Avoid Beta Friction: Do not send users to a Testing track link. Give them the direct Production link for instant "Install".