Deploying updates to your React Native app requires careful planning and execution. In this guide, we'll explore different deployment strategies available with Source Push and when to use them.

Understanding Deployment Environments​

Source Push supports multiple deployment environments out of the box:

# Create staging and production deployments
srcpush deployment add MyApp Staging
srcpush deployment add MyApp Production

This allows you to test updates before rolling them out to all users.

Staged Rollouts​

Staged rollouts help minimize the impact of potential issues by gradually releasing updates to users:

# Release to 25% of users initially
srcpush release-react MyApp ios --rollout 25

# Once confident, increase to 100%
srcpush deployment history MyApp Production
srcpush rollout MyApp Production v5 100

A/B Testing​

Test different versions of your app with specific user segments:

# Release version A
srcpush release-react MyApp ios -d Production-A

# Release version B
srcpush release-react MyApp ios -d Production-B

Automatic Rollbacks​

Source Push includes automatic rollback protection:

srcpush release-react MyApp ios --rollback-enabled true

This will automatically roll back if an update causes crashes above your defined threshold.

Best Practices​

1. Always Test in Staging

   srcpush release-react MyApp ios -d Staging
   # Verify in staging before promoting
   srcpush promote MyApp Staging Production
   

2. Monitor Update Metrics

   • Track download success rates
   • Monitor crash reports
   • Watch adoption rates

3. Version Targeting

   srcpush release-react MyApp ios --target-binary-version "~1.2.3"
   

4. Emergency Updates

   srcpush release-react MyApp ios --mandatory true
   

CI/CD Integration​

Automate your deployments with our CI/CD integrations:

# GitHub Actions example
jobs:
  deploy:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v2
      - name: Install Source Push CLI
        run: npm install -g @srcpush/code-push-cli
      - name: Release Update
        run: srcpush release-react MyApp ios -d Staging
        env:
          SRCPUSH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.SRCPUSH_TOKEN }}

Monitoring Deployments​

Keep track of your deployments using our monitoring tools:

# Check deployment history
srcpush deployment history MyApp Production

# View specific deployment details
srcpush deployment info MyApp Production

Conclusion​

Effective deployment strategies are crucial for maintaining app stability and user satisfaction. Source Push provides all the tools you need to implement sophisticated deployment workflows that match your team's needs.

For more detailed information, check out our deployment documentation and CI/CD integration guides.

We're excited to announce the launch of Source Push, a powerful Over-The-Air (OTA) update service designed as a drop-in replacement for CodePush. With App Center's CodePush service retiring in March 2025, we've built Source Push to be your reliable, feature-rich alternative that prioritizes speed, reliability, and developer experience.

Why Source Push?​

• 3.5x Faster Updates: Our optimized infrastructure delivers updates to your users significantly faster than traditional solutions
• Drop-in Replacement: Keep your existing CodePush SDK setup with minimal changes required
• Cost-Effective: Save up to 70% on your update delivery costs
• Developer-First: Comprehensive CI/CD integration, advanced analytics, and priority support

What does Source Push offer?​

Source Push provides instant updates, automatic rollbacks, deployment management, version targeting, metrics & monitoring, and a powerful CLI. For a full list of features, see our Introduction and Quick Start Guide.

How to Get Started​

Getting started is simple! Follow our Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions on installation, app creation, and your first deployment.

Migration Made Easy​

We understand that migrating services can be challenging. That's why we've designed Source Push to be as compatible as possible with your existing CodePush setup. Our documentation includes comprehensive migration guides and our support team is ready to help you make the transition smoothly.

What's Next?​

This is just the beginning. We're committed to building the best OTA update service for React Native developers. Our roadmap includes:

• Enhanced analytics and monitoring capabilities
• More deployment strategies and options
• Expanded CI/CD integrations
• Advanced user targeting features

Try Source Push Today​

Start your journey with Source Push today:

1. Sign up for a free account
2. Check out our Quick Start Guide
3. Join our community and share your feedback

We're excited to see what you'll build with Source Push!

With Microsoft's announcement about App Center's CodePush service retirement in March 2025, many teams are looking for alternatives. This guide will walk you through migrating your React Native app from CodePush to Source Push with minimal disruption.

Why Source Push?​

Before diving into the migration process, here's why Source Push is the ideal choice:

• Drop-in Replacement: Compatible with existing CodePush SDK
• Performance: 3.5x faster update delivery
• Cost-Effective: Up to 70% cost savings
• Feature Parity+: All CodePush features plus additional capabilities

Migration Steps​

1. Install Source Push CLI​

First, install our CLI tool:

npm install -g @srcpush/code-push-cli

2. Create Source Push Account​

Sign up at console.srcpush.com and create your organization.

3. Register Your App​

# Log in to Source Push
srcpush login

# Register your app
srcpush app add MyApp

# Add deployment environments
srcpush deployment add MyApp Staging
srcpush deployment add MyApp Production

4. Update SDK Configuration​

iOS (Info.plist)​

<key>CodePushServerURL</key>
<string>https://api.srcpush.com</string>

Android (strings.xml)​

<string moduleConfig="true" name="CodePushServerUrl">https://api.srcpush.com</string>

5. Update Deployment Keys​

Replace your CodePush deployment keys with Source Push keys:

# Get your deployment keys
srcpush deployment ls MyApp -k

# Update keys in your app configuration

6. Test the Migration​

1. Release a Test Update

   srcpush release-react MyApp ios -d Staging
   

2. Verify Update Download

   srcpush deployment history MyApp Staging
   

7. Update CI/CD Pipeline​

Update your CI/CD configuration to use Source Push:

# Before (CodePush)
- name: Deploy to CodePush
  run: appcenter codepush release-react -a owner/MyApp -d Staging

# After (Source Push)
- name: Deploy to Source Push
  run: srcpush release-react MyApp ios -d Staging
  env:
    SRCPUSH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.SRCPUSH_TOKEN }}

Migration Checklist​

✅ Install Source Push CLI
✅ Create Source Push account
✅ Register app and create deployments
✅ Update SDK configuration
✅ Replace deployment keys
✅ Test update delivery
✅ Update CI/CD pipelines
✅ Monitor metrics after migration

Best Practices During Migration​

1. Gradual Rollout

   • Start with staging environment
   • Use staged rollouts for production

   srcpush release-react MyApp ios -d Production --rollout 25
   

2. Version Targeting

   • Target specific app versions during transition

   srcpush release-react MyApp ios --target-binary-version ">=1.2.3"
   

3. Monitoring

   • Monitor update metrics closely
   • Set up alerts for any issues
   • Keep deployment history for rollback capability

Common Issues and Solutions​

Update Not Downloading​

Check server URL configuration:

srcpush deployment info MyApp Production

Authentication Issues​

Verify token and permissions:

srcpush login
srcpush whoami

CI/CD Integration​

Test authentication in CI environment:

srcpush login --accessKey <your-access-key>

Need Help?​

Our support team is ready to help with your migration:

1. Check our migration documentation
2. Contact [email protected]

Next Steps​

After completing the migration:

1. Set up monitoring and alerts
2. Configure automatic rollbacks
3. Explore advanced features like A/B testing
4. Review our deployment strategies guide

Start your migration today and ensure a smooth transition before App Center's CodePush retirement.