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Notes on shipping software that doesn't break.
Field notes on QA process, release testing, real-device coverage and store requirements — written for the people actually shipping.
Play Store/October 13, 2026
How to answer Google Play's production access questions
After your 14-day closed test, Google asks three sets of questions before it grants production access. Here is what each one is looking for, and how to answer from what your testers actually did.
Bugfed·2 min read
Play Store/October 13, 2026
Google Play says your closed test wasn't enough: what to do next
Applied for production access and got asked to keep testing? The usual causes are tester count, continuity and engagement. Here is how to check each one before you apply again.
Bugfed·2 min read
Play Store/July 20, 2026
The Google Play 12-Tester Requirement: A Complete Guide
Google requires 12 testers opted in for 14 continuous days before a new personal developer account can publish to production. Here is exactly what that means, where teams get stuck, and how to satisfy it without gaming the system.
Bugfed·8 min read