Unified Application Deployment: Publishing Multiplatform Projects Built with Kotlin

By Kevin Paul

Writing code is only the first part of delivering software. The true challenge lies in taking your Kotlin Multiplatform project from a local development environment to the devices of millions of users securely and reliably.

Unified Application Deployment is the definitive technical roadmap for software developers and engineering teams ready to publish cross-platform applications. While Kotlin Multiplatform drastically simplifies code sharing, it introduces significant complexities during the release lifecycle. You are no longer navigating a single ecosystem; you are orchestrating build pipelines across Apple, Google, web browsers, and backend cloud infrastructure.

This guide bridges the gap between local prototypes and global releases, breaking down the exact processes top publishers use to ship software safely. You will learn the underlying architecture of the Kotlin compiler and how to establish a repeatable, automated deployment engine.

Inside this book, you will discover how to:

Configure Gradle build systems and optimize performance for production environments.

Navigate the strict code signing and security requirements of the Apple App Store and Google Play Console.

Package desktop applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux using native installers.

Deploy high-performance Kotlin and WebAssembly applications to global content delivery networks.

Containerize backend server logic with Ktor and Docker for scalable cloud hosting.

Build robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines using tools like Fastlane and GitHub Actions.

Implement advanced risk management strategies including feature flags, phased rollouts, and semantic versioning.

Establish observability with centralized logging and crash reporting to monitor your application in the wild.

Whether you are an Android developer venturing into iOS, a backend engineer building web frontends, or a technical lead establishing enterprise release pipelines, this book provides the exact blueprints you need. Stop wrestling with deployment failures and start delivering polished, production-ready software with absolute confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HBXDWSMB
• ISBN13: 9798189545207
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"