# 🎯 COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS - Publishing Your Package to PyPI

## 📋 Overview

Your APK to AAB conversion tool is now ready to be published as a Python package! Users will be able to install it with `pip install apk2aab`.

---

## ⚡ Fast Track (5 Minutes)

### Step 1: Install Publishing Tools
```powershell
pip install --upgrade build twine
```

### Step 2: Update Your Information

Edit **setup.py** (line 18-20):
```python
author="Your Real Name",              # <-- Change this
author_email="your.email@gmail.com",  # <-- Change this
url="https://github.com/yourusername/apk2aab",  # <-- Update or remove
```

Edit **pyproject.toml** (line 10):
```python
authors = [
    {name = "Your Real Name", email = "your.email@gmail.com"}  # <-- Change this
]
```

### Step 3: Test Package Locally (Optional)
```powershell
cd C:\Users\nithi\Downloads\apk2abb
python test_package.py
```

### Step 4: Build the Package
```powershell
cd C:\Users\nithi\Downloads\apk2abb
python -m build
```

You should see:
```
Successfully built apk2aab-0.1.0.tar.gz and apk2aab-0.1.0-py3-none-any.whl
```

### Step 5: Check the Build
```powershell
twine check dist/*
```

Should show:
```
Checking dist/apk2aab-0.1.0.tar.gz: PASSED
Checking dist/apk2aab-0.1.0-py3-none-any.whl: PASSED
```

### Step 6: Create PyPI Account
1. Go to: https://pypi.org/account/register/
2. Fill in the registration form
3. Verify your email address
4. Login to your account

### Step 7: Create API Token
1. Login to PyPI
2. Go to: https://pypi.org/manage/account/
3. Scroll to "API tokens" section
4. Click "Add API token"
5. Enter name: `apk2aab` or `upload-token`
6. Scope: Select "Entire account"
7. Click "Add token"
8. **COPY THE TOKEN** (starts with `pypi-...`) - you won't see it again!

### Step 8: Upload to PyPI
```powershell
twine upload dist/*
```

When prompted:
- **Username**: `__token__` (yes, literally type `__token__` with two underscores)
- **Password**: Paste your token (e.g., `pypi-AgEIcHlwaS5vcm...`)

### Step 9: Verify Upload
1. Check your package: https://pypi.org/project/apk2aab/
2. Test installation:
   ```powershell
   pip install apk2aab
   apk2aab-setup
   ```

---

## ✅ Done! Your Package is Live!

Anyone can now install it with:
```bash
pip install apk2aab
```

---

## 📦 What Happens When Users Install Your Package?

### They get 4 command-line tools:
```bash
apk2aab-setup      # Downloads bundletool
apk2aab-cert       # Creates signing keystore
apk2aab-convert    # Converts APK to AAB
apk2aab-analyze    # Analyzes AAB files
```

### They can also use it in Python code:
```python
from apk2aab import APKtoAABConverter

converter = APKtoAABConverter()
converter.process_apk("my-app.apk")
```

### The package creates these folders in THEIR working directory:
```
their-project/
├── certs/      # Created by apk2aab-cert
├── logs/       # Created automatically
├── output/     # Created by apk2aab-convert
└── tools/      # Created by apk2aab-setup
```

---

## 🔄 Publishing Updates (Future Versions)

When you fix bugs or add features:

### 1. Update Version Number

Edit **THREE** files:

**setup.py** (line 17):
```python
version="0.1.1",  # Increment: 0.1.0 → 0.1.1
```

**pyproject.toml** (line 6):
```python
version = "0.1.1"  # Match setup.py
```

**apk2aab/__init__.py** (line 7):
```python
__version__ = "0.1.1"  # Match setup.py
```

**Version Guidelines:**
- Bug fixes: `0.1.0` → `0.1.1`
- New features: `0.1.0` → `0.2.0`
- Breaking changes: `0.9.0` → `1.0.0`

### 2. Rebuild and Upload

```powershell
# Clean old builds
Remove-Item -Recurse -Force dist, build, *.egg-info -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

# Build new version
python -m build

# Check
twine check dist/*

# Upload
twine upload dist/*
```

---

## 🧪 Testing Before Publishing (Recommended)

### Option 1: Local Testing
```powershell
# Install in development mode
pip install -e .

# Test commands
apk2aab-setup
apk2aab-cert
apk2aab-convert your-test-app.apk

# Uninstall when done
pip uninstall apk2aab
```

### Option 2: Test with TestPyPI (Staging Server)

**Register**: https://test.pypi.org/account/register/

**Upload to TestPyPI:**
```powershell
twine upload --repository testpypi dist/*
```

**Install from TestPyPI:**
```powershell
pip install --index-url https://test.pypi.org/simple/ apk2aab
```

**Test it works, then publish to real PyPI**

---

## 🛠️ Quick Reference Commands

```powershell
# Full publishing workflow
cd C:\Users\nithi\Downloads\apk2abb
Remove-Item -Recurse -Force dist -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
python -m build
twine check dist/*
twine upload dist/*

# Test locally first
pip install -e .
# ... test commands ...
pip uninstall apk2aab

# Install published package
pip install apk2aab

# Uninstall
pip uninstall apk2aab
```

---

## ❓ Troubleshooting

### "File already exists"
**Problem**: You can't upload the same version twice.
**Solution**: Increment version number in all 3 files (see "Publishing Updates")

### "Invalid distribution"
**Problem**: Package has errors.
**Solution**: 
```powershell
twine check dist/*  # See specific errors
python test_package.py  # Run tests
```

### "Authentication failed"
**Problem**: Wrong credentials.
**Solution**:
- Username MUST be: `__token__` (with two underscores)
- Password MUST be your API token starting with `pypi-`
- Create a new token if needed

### Commands not found after install
**Problem**: Entry points not working.
**Solution**:
```powershell
pip install --force-reinstall apk2aab
# Or restart your terminal
```

### Package installs but missing files
**Problem**: MANIFEST.in might be wrong.
**Solution**: Check that all Python files are in `apk2aab/` directory

---

## 📚 Documentation Files in Your Package

- **README.md** - Shows on PyPI, users read this
- **QUICKSTART.md** - Quick publishing guide (this file simplified)
- **PUBLISHING.md** - Detailed publishing instructions
- **PACKAGE_CONVERSION_SUMMARY.md** - What we changed
- **examples.py** - Usage examples for users
- **test_package.py** - Pre-publish testing script

---

## 🔐 Security Recommendations

### Before Publishing:
- [ ] Remove any sensitive data from code
- [ ] Don't include actual keystores in the package
- [ ] Don't hardcode any real passwords
- [ ] Review all files that will be included

### After Publishing:
- [ ] Keep your PyPI API token secure
- [ ] Don't commit API token to Git
- [ ] Enable 2FA on your PyPI account
- [ ] Backup your keystore files separately

---

## 📊 Package Statistics

After publishing, you can track:
- **Downloads**: See on PyPI project page
- **Stars**: If you push to GitHub
- **Issues**: Users can report problems

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## 🎓 What You've Created

### Before (Local Tool):
```bash
python apk_to_aab.py app.apk
```

### After (Professional Package):
```bash
pip install apk2aab
apk2aab-convert app.apk
```

**Shareable worldwide!** 🌍

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## 📞 Getting Help

- **PyPI Help**: https://pypi.org/help/
- **Packaging Guide**: https://packaging.python.org/tutorials/packaging-projects/
- **Twine Docs**: https://twine.readthedocs.io/
- **Python Discord**: https://discord.gg/python

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## ✨ Next Steps After Publishing

1. **Create GitHub Repository** (optional but recommended)
   ```powershell
   git init
   git add .
   git commit -m "Initial commit - apk2aab package"
   git branch -M main
   # Create repo on GitHub, then:
   git remote add origin https://github.com/yourusername/apk2aab.git
   git push -u origin main
   ```

2. **Add Badges to README** (shows on PyPI)
   - PyPI version badge ✅ (already in README)
   - Downloads badge
   - License badge ✅ (already in README)

3. **Share Your Package**
   - Post on Reddit: r/Python
   - Tweet about it
   - Share on LinkedIn
   - Add to your portfolio

4. **Consider Adding**
   - Tests with pytest
   - Continuous Integration (GitHub Actions)
   - Documentation with Sphinx
   - Code coverage reports

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## 🎉 Congratulations!

You've successfully converted your local tool into a professional PyPI package that anyone can install!

**Your package**: `https://pypi.org/project/apk2aab/` (after publishing)

**Installation**: `pip install apk2aab`

**Made with ❤️ for the Python community**

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## Final Checklist Before Publishing

- [ ] Updated author name and email in setup.py
- [ ] Updated author name and email in pyproject.toml
- [ ] Ran `python test_package.py` successfully
- [ ] Ran `python -m build` successfully
- [ ] Ran `twine check dist/*` - all PASSED
- [ ] Created PyPI account
- [ ] Created API token from PyPI
- [ ] Ready to run `twine upload dist/*`

**When all checkboxes are checked, you're ready to publish!** 🚀
