Shipping a new version of an Android or iOS app involves much more than merging a pull request and uploading a build.

There are app icons, screenshots for different device sizes, store descriptions, localized metadata, release notes, and approvals to coordinate.

When an app grows, these small tasks can become a workflow of their own.

Here are five ways to make mobile app releases easier to manage.

1. Create a single source of truth

Avoid keeping the latest screenshots in one shared folder, descriptions in a document, and release notes in a spreadsheet.

Organize assets and metadata around each app and platform. Give every asset a clear version and make it easy to identify the currently approved version.

2. Track screenshots by device requirements

A screenshot that works for a phone may not meet a tablet's requirements.

Keep track of device classes, image dimensions, and which assets are required for each release.…