release-review

1# Release Review for Apple Platforms
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3Performs a comprehensive pre-release audit of macOS and iOS applications from a senior developer's perspective. Identifies critical issues that could cause rejection, security vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, and UX problems—with actionable fixes.
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5## When This Skill Activates
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7Use this skill when the user:
8- Says "review for release", "release review", or "pre-release audit"
9- Asks for "senior developer review" or "critical review"
10- Mentions preparing for "App Store", "TestFlight", or "notarization"
11- Wants to know what "power users might complain about"
12- Asks to "review before shipping" or "check before release"
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14## Review Process
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16### Phase 1: Project Discovery
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18First, understand the project:
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20```bash
21# Find project type
22Glob: **/*.xcodeproj or **/*.xcworkspace
23Glob: **/Info.plist
24Glob: **/project.pbxproj
25```
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27Identify:
28- Platform (macOS, iOS, or both)
29- App type (standard app, menu bar app, widget, extension)
30- Distribution method (App Store, direct download, TestFlight)
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32### Phase 2: Security Review
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34Load and apply: **security-checklist.md**
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36Key areas:
37- Credential storage (Keychain patterns, no hardcoded secrets)
38- Data transmission (HTTPS, certificate validation)
39- Input validation (injection prevention)
40- Entitlements audit
41- Hardened runtime (macOS)
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43### Phase 3: Privacy Review
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45Load and apply: **privacy-checklist.md**
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47Key areas:
48- Data collection transparency
49- Privacy manifest (iOS 17+)
50- User consent flows
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