# 03. Play Console Configuration

meta:
  id: android-production-03
  feature: android-production
  priority: P1
  depends_on: []
  tags: [play-store, configuration, production]

objective:
- Complete all Google Play Console configuration for app submission and distribution

deliverables:
- App created in Play Console
- Signing key configured
- App bundles configured
- Pricing and distribution set

steps:
1. Create app in Play Console:
   - App name: Kordant
   - Default language: English
   - App or game: App
   - Free or paid: Free
2. Configure app signing:
   - Generate upload key with keytool
   - Upload public key certificate to Play Console
   - Enable Google Play App Signing (recommended)
   - Store keystore securely (password manager)
3. Set up internal testing:
   - Create internal testing track
   - Add test users by email
   - Upload first internal build
   - Verify testers can install
4. Configure store listing:
   - Add screenshots, feature graphic, icon
   - Write description and metadata
   - Set category and contact details
   - Add privacy policy URL
5. Set pricing and distribution:
   - Price: Free
   - Countries: All or selected
   - Content rating: Everyone or Teen
   - Complete content rating questionnaire
6. Configure in-app products (if applicable):
   - Subscription products
   - Managed products
   - Promo codes for testing
7. Set up Play Integrity API:
   - Enable for app attestation
   - Configure server-side verification
   - Add to backend API

tests:
- Build: Generate signed AAB (Android App Bundle)
- Upload: Upload to Play Console successfully
- Install: Testers can install from internal testing

acceptance_criteria:
- App created in Play Console
- App signing key generated and configured
- Google Play App Signing enabled
- Internal testing track created with testers
- Store listing complete with all assets
- Pricing set to free
- Distribution countries selected
- Content rating completed
- Play Integrity API enabled
- First build uploaded and processing
- Keystore backed up securely

validation:
- Generate signed AAB → successful
- Upload to Play Console → no errors
- Internal testers receive invite → can install
- Check Play Console → all sections green/complete

notes:
- Google Play App Signing is mandatory for new apps
- Keep keystore safe — losing it means losing ability to update app
- Internal testing is fastest way to distribute to team
- Play Integrity helps prevent tampered app usage