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diff --git a/doc/ci/mobile_devops.md b/doc/ci/mobile_devops.md index 1359191f6a6..175a63dc3b9 100644 --- a/doc/ci/mobile_devops.md +++ b/doc/ci/mobile_devops.md @@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated w type: reference --- -# Mobile DevOps +# Mobile DevOps (Experimental) -GitLab Mobile DevOps is a collection of features and tools designed for mobile developers -and teams to automate their build and release process using GitLab CI/CD. Mobile DevOps -is an experimental feature developed by [GitLab Incubation Engineering](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/incubation/). +Use GitLab Mobile DevOps to quickly build, sign, and release native and cross-platform mobile apps +for Android and iOS using GitLab CI/CD. Mobile DevOps is an experimental feature developed by +[GitLab Incubation Engineering](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/incubation/). Mobile DevOps is still in development, but you can: @@ -17,22 +17,408 @@ Mobile DevOps is still in development, but you can: - [Report a bug](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/incubation-engineering/mobile-devops/feedback/-/issues/new?issuable_template=report_bug). - [Share feedback](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/incubation-engineering/mobile-devops/feedback/-/issues/new?issuable_template=general_feedback). -## Code Signing +## Build environments -[Project-level Secure Files](secure_files/index.md) makes it easier to manage key stores, provision profiles, -and signing certificates directly in a GitLab project. +Get started quickly by using [GitLab.com SaaS runners](../ci/runners/index.md), +or set up [self-managed runners](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/#use-self-managed-runners) +for complete control over the build environment. -For a guided walkthrough of this feature, watch the [video demo](https://youtu.be/O7FbJu3H2YM). +### Android build environments -## Review Apps for Mobile +Set up an Android build environment by selecting an appropriate Docker image +and adding it to your `.gitlab-ci.yml` file. [Fabernovel](https://hub.docker.com/r/fabernovel/android/tags) +provides a variety of supported Android versions. -You can use [Review Apps](review_apps/index.md) to preview changes directly from a merge request. -Review Apps for Mobile brings that capability to mobile developers through an integration -with [Appetize](https://appetize.io/). +For example: -Watch a [video walkthrough](https://youtu.be/X15mI19TXa4) of this feature, or visit the -[setup instructions](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/incubation-engineering/mobile-devops/readme/-/issues/15) -to get started. +```yaml +test: + image: fabernovel/android:api-33-v1.7.0 + stage: test + script: + - fastlane test +``` + +### iOS build environments + +GitLab SaaS runners on macOS are currently available in beta. Follow the [instructions to request access](../ci/runners/saas/macos_saas_runner.md#access-request-process) +for your project. + +After you are granted access to the beta macOS runners, [choose an image](../ci/runners/saas/macos/environment.md#available-images) +and add it to your `.gitlab-ci.yml` file. + +For example: + +```yaml +test: + image: macos-12-xcode-14 + stage: test + script: + - fastlane test + tags: + - saas-macos-medium-m1 +``` + +## Code signing + +All Android and iOS apps must be securely signed before being distributed through +the various app stores. Signing ensures that applications haven't been tampered with +before reaching a user's device. + +With [project-level secure files](secure_files/index.md), you can store the following +in GitLab, so that they can be used to securely sign apps in CI/CD builds: + +- Keystores +- Provision profiles +- Signing certificates + +<i class="fa fa-youtube-play youtube" aria-hidden="true"></i> +For an overview, see [Project-level secure files demo](https://youtu.be/O7FbJu3H2YM). + +### Code signing Android projects with fastlane & Gradle + +To set up code signing for Android: + +1. Upload your keystore and keystore properties files to project-level secure files. +1. Update the Gradle configuration to use those files in the build. + +<i class="fa fa-youtube-play youtube" aria-hidden="true"></i> +For an overview, see [How to build and release an Android app to Google Play with GitLab](https://youtu.be/u8yC8W2k85U). + +#### Create a keystore + +Run the following command to generate a keystore file if you don't already have one: + +```shell +keytool -genkey -v -keystore release-keystore.jks -storepass password -alias release -keypass password -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000 +``` + +Next, put the keystore configuration in a file called `release-keystore.properties`, +which should look similar to this example: + +```plaintext +storeFile=.secure_files/release-keystore.jks +keyAlias=release +keyPassword=password +storePassword=password +``` + +After these files are created: + +- [Upload them as Secure Files](secure_files/index.md) in the GitLab project + so they can be used in CI/CD jobs. +- Add both files to your `.gitignore` file so they aren't committed to version control. + +#### Configure Gradle + +The next step is to configure Gradle to use the newly created keystore. In the app's `build.gradle` file: + +1. Immediately after the plugins section, add: + + ```gradle + def keystoreProperties = new Properties() + def keystorePropertiesFile = rootProject.file('.secure_files/release-keystore.properties') + if (keystorePropertiesFile.exists()) { + keystoreProperties.load(new FileInputStream(keystorePropertiesFile)) + } + ``` + +1. Anywhere within the `android` block, add: + + ```gradle + signingConfigs { + release { + keyAlias keystoreProperties['keyAlias'] + keyPassword keystoreProperties['keyPassword'] + storeFile keystoreProperties['storeFile'] ? file(keystoreProperties['storeFile']) : null + storePassword keystoreProperties['storePassword'] + } + } + ``` + +1. Add the `signingConfig` to the release build type: + + ```gradle + signingConfig signingConfigs.release + ``` + +With this configuration in place, you can use fastlane to build & sign the app +with the files stored in secure files. + +For example: + +- Sample `fastlane/Fastfile` file: + + ```ruby + default_platform(:android) + + platform :android do + desc "Create and sign a new build" + lane :build do + gradle(tasks: ["clean", "assembleRelease", "bundleRelease"]) + end + end + ``` + +- Sample `.gitlab-ci.yml` file: + + ```yaml + build: + image: fabernovel/android:api-33-v1.7.0 + stage: build + script: + - apt update -y && apt install -y curl + - curl --silent "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/incubation-engineering/mobile-devops/download-secure-files/-/raw/main/installer" | bash + - fastlane build + ``` + +### Code sign iOS projects with fastlane + +To set up code signing for iOS, you must: + +1. Install fastlane locally so you can upload your signing certificates to GitLab. +1. Configure the build to use those files. + +<i class="fa fa-youtube-play youtube" aria-hidden="true"></i> +For an overview, see [How to build and release an iOS app to Test Flight with GitLab](https://youtu.be/Ar8IsBgP1as). + +#### Initialize fastlane + +With fastlane installed, start by running: + +```shell +fastlane init +``` + +This command creates a `fastlane` folder in the project with an `Appfile` and a stubbed-out `fastfile`. +This process asks you for login credentials to App Store Connect +to generate an app identifier and App Store app if they don't already exist. + +The next step sets up fastlane match to manage code signing files for the project. +Run the following command to generate a `Matchfile` with the configuration: + +```shell +fastlane match init +``` + +This command prompts you to: + +- Choose which storage backend you want to use, you must select `gitlab_secure_files`. +- Input your project path, for example `gitlab-org/gitlab`. + +#### Generate and upload certificates + +Run the following command to generate certificates and profiles in the Apple Developer portal +and upload those files to GitLab: + +```shell +PRIVATE_TOKEN=YOUR-TOKEN bundle exec fastlane match development +``` + +In this example: + +- `YOUR-TOKEN` must be either a personal or project access token with Maintainer role for the GitLab project. +- Replace `development` with the type of build you want to sign, for example `appstore` or `ad-hoc`. + +You can view the files in your project's CI/CD settings as soon as the command completes. + +#### Upload-only + +If you have already created signing certificates and provisioning profiles for your project, +you can optionally use `fastlane match import` to load your existing files into GitLab: + +```shell +PRIVATE_TOKEN=YOUR-TOKEN bundle exec fastlane match import +``` + +You are prompted to input the path to your files. After you provide those details, +your files are uploaded and visible in your project's CI/CD settings. +If prompted for the `git_url` during the import, it is safe to leave it blank and press <kbd>enter</kbd>. + +With this configuration in place, you can use fastlane to build and sign the app with +the files stored in secure files. + +For example: + +- Sample `fastlane/Fastfile` file: + + ```ruby + default_platform(:ios) + + platform :ios do + desc "Build and sign the application for development" + lane :build do + setup_ci + + match(type: 'development', readonly: is_ci) + + build_app( + project: "ios demo.xcodeproj", + scheme: "ios demo", + configuration: "Debug", + export_method: "development" + ) + end + end + ``` + +- Sample `.gitlab-ci.yml` file: + + ```yaml + build_ios: + image: macos-12-xcode-14 + stage: build + script: + - fastlane build + tags: + - shared-macos-amd64 + ``` + +## Distribution + +Signed builds can be uploaded to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store by using +the Mobile DevOps Distribution integrations. + +### Android distribution with Google Play integration and fastlane + +To create an Android distribution with Google Play integration and fastlane, you must: + +1. [Create a Google service account](https://docs.fastlane.tools/actions/supply/#setup) + in Google Cloud Platform and grant that account access to the project in Google Play. +1. [Enable the Google Play integration](#enable-google-play-integration). +1. Add the release step to your pipeline. + +<i class="fa fa-youtube-play youtube" aria-hidden="true"></i> +For an overview, see [Google Play integration demo](https://youtu.be/Fxaj3hna4uk). + +#### Enable Google Play Integration + +Use the [Google Play integration](../user/project/integrations/google_play.md), +to configure your CI/CD pipelines to connect to the [Google Play Console](https://play.google.com/console) +to build and release Android apps. To enable the integration: + +1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find your project. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Integrations**. +1. Select **Google Play**. +1. In **Enable integration**, select the **Active** checkbox. +1. In **Package name**, enter the package name of the app. For example, `com.gitlab.app_name`. +1. In **Service account key (.JSON)** drag or upload your key file. +1. Select **Save changes**. + +With the integration enabled, you can use fastlane to distribute a build to Google Play. + +For example: + +- Sample `fastlane/Fastfile`: + + ```ruby + default_platform(:android) + + platform :android do + desc "Submit a new Beta build to the Google Play store" + lane :beta do + upload_to_play_store( + track: 'internal', + aab: 'app/build/outputs/bundle/release/app-release.aab', + release_status: 'draft' + ) + end + end + ``` + +- Sample `.gitlab-ci.yml`: + + ```yaml + beta: + image: fabernovel/android:api-33-v1.7.0 + stage: beta + script: + - fastlane beta + ``` + +### iOS distribution Apple Store integration and fastlane + +To create an iOS distribution with the Apple Store integration and fastlane, you must: + +1. Generate an API Key for App Store Connect API. In the Apple App Store Connect portal, + [generate a new private key for your project](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstoreconnectapi/creating_api_keys_for_app_store_connect_api). +1. [Enable the Apple App Store integration](#enable-apple-app-store-integration). +1. Add the release step to your pipeline and fastlane configuration. + +<i class="fa fa-youtube-play youtube" aria-hidden="true"></i> +For an overview, see [Apple App Store integration demo](https://youtu.be/CwzAWVgJeK8). + +#### Enable Apple App Store Integration + +Use the [Apple App Store integration](../user/project/integrations/apple_app_store.md) +to configure your CI/CD pipelines to connect to [App Store Connect](https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/) +to build and release apps for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. To enable the integration: + +1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find your project. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Integrations**. +1. Select **Apple App Store**. +1. Turn on the **Active** toggle under **Enable Integration**. +1. Provide the Apple App Store Connect configuration information: + - **Issuer ID**: You can find the Apple App Store Connect Issuer ID in the **Keys** section under **Users and Access** in the Apple App Store Connect portal. + - **Key ID**: The key ID of the new private key that was just generated. + - **Private Key**: The private key that was just generated. You can only download this key one time. +1. Select **Save changes**. + +With the integration enabled, you can use fastlane to distribute a build to TestFlight +and the Apple App Store. + +For example: + +- Sample `fastlane/Fastfile`: + + ```ruby + default_platform(:ios) + + platform :ios do + desc "Build and sign the application for distribution, upload to TestFlight" + lane :beta do + setup_ci + + match(type: 'appstore', readonly: is_ci) + + app_store_connect_api_key + + increment_build_number( + build_number: latest_testflight_build_number(initial_build_number: 1) + 1, + xcodeproj: "ios demo.xcodeproj" + ) + + build_app( + project: "ios demo.xcodeproj", + scheme: "ios demo", + configuration: "Release", + export_method: "app-store" + ) + + upload_to_testflight + end + end + ``` + +- Sample `.gitlab-ci.yml`: + + ```yaml + beta_ios: + image: macos-12-xcode-14 + stage: beta + script: + - fastlane beta + ``` + +## Review apps for mobile + +You can use [review apps](review_apps/index.md) to preview changes directly from a merge request. +This feature is possible through an integration with [Appetize.io](https://appetize.io/). + +<i class="fa fa-youtube-play youtube" aria-hidden="true"></i> +For an overview, see [Review apps for mobile setup instructions](https://youtu.be/X15mI19TXa4). + +To get started, see the [setup instructions](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/incubation-engineering/mobile-devops/readme/-/issues/15). ## Mobile SAST @@ -40,3 +426,15 @@ You can use [Static Application Security Testing (SAST)](../user/application_sec to run static analyzers on code to check for known security vulnerabilities. Mobile SAST expands this functionality for mobile teams with an [experimental SAST feature](../user/application_security/sast/index.md#experimental-features) based on [Mobile Security Framework (MobSF)](https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF). + +## Sample Reference Projects + +See the sample reference projects below for complete build, sign, and release pipeline examples for various platforms. A list of all available projects can be found in [the Mobile DevOps Demo Projects group](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/incubation-engineering/mobile-devops/demo-projects/). + +- [Android Demo](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/incubation-engineering/mobile-devops/demo-projects/android_demo) +- [iOS Demo](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/incubation-engineering/mobile-devops/demo-projects/ios-demo) +- [Flutter Demo](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/incubation-engineering/mobile-devops/demo-projects/flutter-demo) + +## Mobile DevOps Blog + +Additional reference material can be found in the [#mobile section](https://about.gitlab.com/blog/tags.html#mobile) of the GitLab blog. |