Retrieving Android Keystore Alias for New PhoneGap Build App

Unlike the more complicated key/certificate setup that iOS requires, Android publishing is much simpler.  You generate a keystore file that identifies you as the Developer once, then reuse it with every Android app that you create.  Simple.

When you add a new Android app to PhoneGap Build, then choose to add a signing key, you see the following:

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“Title” can be labeled as anything, but “Alias” cannot.  It must be the alias name you provided when creating the keystore file originally.  If you specify the wrong name then attempt to build the app, it will fail.  If you’re like me and forgot it long ago, are you out of luck? Fortunately, no.

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SAVO Blog: The Art of Putting Your Customer’s First: Cross Functional Teamwork

I just realized that I forgot to cross-post this here!  Another post I did on the SAVO blog a couple of months ago:

The Art of Putting Your Customer’s First: Cross Functional Teamwork

While not technical at all, it’s still worth a read if you work on a team. Enjoy.

2014 in Review

Wow, time flies… it feels like I was just writing the “2013 in review” post! This is my 3rd year doing annual reviews.  Here are the previous years:

I believe that in addition to spending time with friends & family over the holidays, it’s important to reflect on the previous year in order to continue to grow - physically, mentally, and spiritually.

SAVO

I reached 5 years of service in July - wow!  To be honest, I never imagined staying in my first job out of school for this long, but the perks, culture, and opportunities to grow have been amazing.  Some highlights:

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