What is Codemagic?
Codemagic is a continuous integration and delivery platform built specifically for mobile application development. It offers first-class support for Flutter, React Native, native iOS, and native Android projects with automated code signing and app store deployment.
Why We Use Codemagic
Codemagic streamlines mobile CI/CD workflows:
- Flutter-First: Built by the Flutter community, for Flutter developers
- Apple Code Signing: Simplified iOS provisioning and certificates
- Mac Infrastructure: M1/M2 machines for fast iOS builds
- App Store Connect: Automated deployment to TestFlight and App Store
- Google Play: Direct publishing to Play Store tracks
Our Codemagic Implementation
We configure Codemagic for robust mobile pipelines:
- Multi-Environment: Development, staging, and production builds
- Automated Testing: Unit, widget, and integration test execution
- Code Signing: Secure certificate and profile management
- Version Management: Automated build numbers and versioning
- Notifications: Slack, email, and webhook integrations
CI/CD Best Practices
Our mobile CI/CD approach includes:
- Separate workflows for different build types
- Caching for faster dependency resolution
- Parallel test execution where possible
- Automated screenshot testing
- Release notes generation from commits
