• Arun Mulka
• Niharika Singh

The fast evolution of mobile application development requires efficient methods for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) to keep the quality stable and smooth out the release process. CI/CD implementation for multi-platform mobile applications has been one of the must-do practices for modern development teams. This paper discusses challenges and strategies for setting up CI/CD pipelines tailored for mobile apps developed on multiple platforms like iOS and Android. The use of cross-platform frameworks such as Flutter, React Native, and Xamarin adds more complexity to ensuring the code is well integrated, tested, and deployed without affecting the performance or functionality of the app. Key elements of an effective CI/CD pipeline include automated testing, build configuration, deployment, and version control, which are critical to ensuring high-quality software releases. The paper covers the selection of tools and services such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Bitrise, which provide the optimum environment for mobile app development. It also highlights the integration of cloud-based services for device testing and over-the-air updates for addressing device fragmentation. Security measures such as code signing and secure API handling are also discussed as part of the deployment process. The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring and feedback loops within CI/CD to ensure swift identification and resolution of bugs or performance issues. In the end, the implementation of CI/CD in a multi-platform environment enhances the efficiency of mobile app development, reduces manual effort, and accelerates time-to-market for new features and updates.

CI/CD, multi-platform mobile applications, continuous integration, continuous deployment, mobile app development, cross-platform frameworks, automated testing, build automation, deployment pipelines, mobile development tools, Flutter, React Native, Xamarin, code integration, version control, app deployment, over-the-air updates.

"Implementing CI/CD for Multi-Platform Mobile Applications", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.h408-h428, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501739.pdf

"Implementing CI/CD for Multi-Platform Mobile Applications", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. pph408-h428, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501739.pdf