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Source Push integrates with your existing CI/CD tools to automate OTA releases. A typical pipeline might look like this:
# Build your app
npm run build
# Release to staging
srcpush release MyApp Staging ./build --description "Staging build"
# Promote to production after tests pass
srcpush promote MyApp Staging Production
This workflow ensures your updates are tested and approved before reaching end users.
If you're looking for a reliable replacement for CodePush, Source Push is designed to make the transition simple and pain-free. Here are some key reasons why developers are adopting it:
Source Push lets you continue shipping OTA updates without missing a beat after CodePush's retirement.
When you're ready to move from testing to production, Source Push simplifies the process. Make sure to:
Staging and Production deploymentsFollowing these steps helps ensure a smooth experience for your users when you switch to OTA updates with Source Push.
Even with thorough testing, issues can slip into production. Source Push provides easy rollback commands so you can revert to a previous release:
srcpush release rollback MyApp Production
You can also configure automatic rollbacks based on crash thresholds or custom metrics, giving your team peace of mind when shipping updates.
Once updates are live, it's vital to monitor their health. Source Push provides a dashboard with real-time metrics:
These insights help you catch issues early and maintain a high-quality user experience.
The Source Push CLI makes it easy to manage your OTA deployments from the command line. To get started:
npm install -g srcpush
srcpush login --accessKey <your-access-key>
After logging in, you can create deployments and release updates to your users.
For more detailed usage examples, see the CLI documentation.
With CodePush on its way out, it's important to understand how Source Push stacks up. Here's a quick comparison:
| Feature | CodePush | Source Push |
|---|---|---|
| SDK Compatibility | React Native | React Native (drop-in) |
| Deployment Management | Limited | Advanced pipelines |
| Rollback Support | Basic | Automatic & configurable |
| Analytics | Basic | Detailed metrics |
Source Push aims to provide all the functionality you expect from CodePush plus new tools for modern teams.
With Source Push you can roll out updates to specific groups of users for testing or phased releases. Target by:
This flexibility lets you gather feedback before a full rollout and helps reduce risk when shipping new features.
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.
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 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
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
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.
Always Test in Staging
srcpush release-react MyApp ios -d Staging
# Verify in staging before promoting
srcpush promote MyApp Staging Production
Monitor Update Metrics
Version Targeting
srcpush release-react MyApp ios --target-binary-version "~1.2.3"
Emergency Updates
srcpush release-react MyApp ios --mandatory true
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 }}
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
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.
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.
Getting started is simple! Follow our Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions on installation, app creation, and your first deployment.
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.
This is just the beginning. We're committed to building the best OTA update service for React Native developers. Our roadmap includes:
Start your journey with Source Push today:
We're excited to see what you'll build with Source Push!