Configuring Xamarin.Android App Signing in Azure Pipelines

In this tutorial, we will explore how to configure our task to sign our Xamarin.Android application using Azure Pipelines. This process involves setting up variables and a keystore, which we will discuss in detail below.

Firstly, let's ensure that all variables are set up correctly. We need to add the necessary information to our variables group for security reasons. Specifically, we require the alias key and password as well as the keystore password.

For this tutorial, the keystore will be named `production.jks`. To make it accessible inside the Signing job, we need to create and upload it to the Pipelines > Library > Secure files tab.

Once the keystore is in place, we can now sign our application using Azure Pipelines. However, if you are running your job for the first time, you may encounter an error message asking you to grant access to your variable groups. To resolve this issue, simply click on 'Authorize resources' and restart the build.

After completing these steps, you should be able to successfully sign your Xamarin.Android application using Azure Pipelines. The `outputDirectory` and `buildConfiguration` variables are defined in the variable groups with specific values:

```

task : inputs :

projectFile : ' /*droid*.csproj'

outputDirectory : ' $(outputDirectory)'

configuration : ' $(buildConfiguration)'

;

```

By following these steps, you can ensure that your Xamarin.Android application is properly signed and ready for deployment.

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