Chapter 15
Publishing Your Game
The last step in becoming an Android game developer is getting your game to your players. There are two possible routes:
- Take the APK file from your project’s bin/ folder, put it on the Web, and tell your friends to download it and install it on their devices.
- Publish your application on Google Play, like a real pro.
The first option is a great way to let other people test your application before you throw it on the Google Play store. All they need to do is get a hold of the APK file and install it on their devices. The real fun starts once your game is ready for prime time.
A Word on Testing
As we’ve seen in the previous chapters, there are various differences among devices. Before you publish your application, ...
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