Methodology
From idea to App Store review
Transparency, precision, and agile delivery — our structured App Store Connect practice inspired by the asc CLI workflow. Validate early, automate uploads, and document every step so launches are predictable.
01 — Product & privacy
- ·Define AI boundaries and medical disclaimers where needed
- ·Draft privacy policy and terms aligned with GDPR
- ·Wire in-app consent, export, and account deletion flows
- ·Declare data use for App Privacy questionnaires
02 — Build & backend
- ·Native UI with accessibility in mind
- ·API keys kept server-side — never embedded in the client
- ·App Attest and integrity checks for production builds
- ·RevenueCat paywalls with restore and subscription management
03 — App Store Connect
- ·Bundle IDs, capabilities, and signing certificates
- ·asc metadata validate — canonical copy and keywords
- ·Subscription groups and IAP products linked to RevenueCat
- ·Screenshots, app icon, and review notes for Apple
04 — TestFlight beta
- ·Internal and external tester groups
- ·Sandbox Apple ID credentials for review
- ·Crash triage and beta feedback loops
- ·Preflight scripts before every upload
05 — Submit & monitor
- ·Archive, export, and upload via asc xcode helpers
- ·asc workflow run for repeatable release lanes
- ·Review submission with structured reviewer notes
- ·Post-launch: what's new, ASO, and build retention
06 — Operate
- ·Metadata and subscription pricing updates
- ·TestFlight orchestration for point releases
- ·Privacy manifest and encryption compliance on updates
- ·Website and legal page sync with app changes
asc workflow in practice
Repo-local .asc/workflow.json files define validate → build → TestFlight → submit lanes. We dry-run before every release, resume failed steps by run ID, and keep stdout machine-readable for CI. Metadata lives in canonical ./metadata folders — not scattered spreadsheets.