What is CodePush?
Understanding the power of instant mobile app updates
Overview
CodePush is a cloud service that enables mobile app developers to deploy updates directly to their users' devices. It bypasses the traditional app store review process for JavaScript and asset updates, allowing for rapid iteration and immediate bug fixes.
1. Developer
Creates app update and pushes to CodePush
2. AppZung
Processes and distributes the update
3. Users
Receive updates instantly on their devices
Development benefits
Rapid iteration
Preview changes instantly without native builds, saving 15-30 minutes per iteration
Easy sharing
Share development branches seamlessly with stakeholders and team members
Parallel testing
Test different versions simultaneously across team members
Streamlined QA
Accelerate QA process with quick version distribution
Production benefits
Instant updates
Deploy critical bug fixes without app store review delays
Staged rollouts
Deploy updates to a percentage of users to minimize risk
Quick recovery
Automatic rollback for crash-causing updates, plus manual rollback options
Rating protection
Maintain app store ratings by addressing issues promptly
Ready to migrate?
With Microsoft ending AppCenter CodePush support in March 2025, now is the perfect time to switch to AppZung. We offer a seamless migration path with enhanced features and complete compatibility.
npx @appzung/cli codepush migrate