Beta deployment
Beta testing is an essential part of a Xamarin development pipeline. Using beta testing distribution hubs such as HockeyApp, Crashlytics, or Testflight, application packages can be delivered to beta users/testers. For Windows Phone 8.1 and Android, the distribution of application packages using simple networking methods is also possible (for example, using shared network locations, download links, and so on).
HockeyApp
HockeyApp stands out as the only beta distribution hub that supports all Xamarin target platforms, including Windows Runtime, and has integration capabilities for various CI configurations.
Initially a beta testing platform for iOS and Android, the Stuttgart-based company expanded their SDK to support Microsoft mobile ...
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