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App Store Connect

As explained in .NET MAUI in Action

App Store Connect is Apple's web-based platform for managing, testing, and distributing applications through its software stores.

App Store Connect manages the automated delivery of signed iOS builds from GitHub Actions to Apple distribution services. Its API accepts credentials that a workflow uses to upload an IPA to TestFlight. section 12.2.4

Uploading an iOS artifact

A GitHub Actions step named “Upload app to TestFlight” invokes apple-actions/upload-testflight-build@v1, passing the IPA path and three App Store Connect secrets.

How .NET MAUI in Action covers it

How deep it goes
Explains workflow steps, artifact handling, upload actions, and credentials without detailing App Store Connect administration.
Examples
Uses a signed IPA, GitHub Actions secrets, an upload action, and a four-stage deploy-job diagram.
What it assumes
Assumes a completed iOS build and requires an IPA, issuer ID, API key ID, and downloaded private key.
What you can do after
Operate a GitHub Actions deployment that uploads an IPA to TestFlight using App Store Connect API credentials.
How it connects
Connects App Store Connect with GitHub Actions, TestFlight, iOS artifacts, upload APIs, and Google Play Store deployment.
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