Production builds are the final, optimized versions of your app that are ready for distribution through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For iOS, these builds generate .ipa (iOS App Store Package) files, while Android builds produce .aab (Android App Bundle) files. Unlike development or preview builds, production builds are specifically optimized for performance, have a smaller file size, and include various security measures. These builds cannot be directly installed (sideloaded) onto devices - they must be distributed through their respective app stores after going through the official review process.

Production builds also typically have debugging features disabled and are signed with release certificates to ensure authenticity and security.

Resources

• Source Code - Course Example App