@maccesar/titools 5.3.0 → 5.4.0

package/skills/ti-howtos/references/android-platform-deep-dives.md

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-# Android platform deep dives
-
-<!-- TOC-START -->
-## Contents
-
-- [1. Android intent filters (advanced)](#1-android-intent-filters-advanced)
-- [2. Broadcast intents with permissions](#2-broadcast-intents-with-permissions)
-- [3. FusedLocationProvider (TiSDK 7.1.0+)](#3-fusedlocationprovider-tisdk-710)
-- [4. Android intents](#4-android-intents)
-- [5. Intent filters](#5-intent-filters)
-- [6. Broadcast intents and receivers](#6-broadcast-intents-and-receivers)
-- [7. Android services](#7-android-services)
-- [8. Android permissions](#8-android-permissions)
-- [Best practices](#best-practices)
-
-<!-- TOC-END -->
-
-## 1. Android intent filters (advanced)
-
-To receive implicit intents (for example, opening a PDF file or a web link), register a filter in the manifest.
-
-### Critical step: copy root activity
-Before declaring an `intent-filter`, copy the `<activity>` node of your main activity from `build/android/AndroidManifest.xml` into the `<android>` section of your `tiapp.xml`:
-
-```xml
-<android xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
-    <manifest>
-        <application>
-            <!-- Copy this from build/android/AndroidManifest.xml -->
-            <activity android:name=".YourAppActivity" android:label="My App" android:configChanges="keyboardHidden|orientation">
-                <intent-filter>
-                    <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
-                    <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
-                </intent-filter>
-
-                <!-- Your new filter here -->
-                <intent-filter android:label="Open with My App">
-                    <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
-                    <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
-                    <data android:mimeType="application/pdf" />
-                </intent-filter>
-            </activity>
-        </application>
-    </manifest>
-</android>
-```
-
-### Retrieving intent data
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.currentActivity.getIntent();
-if (intent.hasExtra(Ti.Android.EXTRA_TEXT)) {
-  const sharedText = intent.getStringExtra(Ti.Android.EXTRA_TEXT);
-}
-```
-
-## 2. Broadcast intents with permissions
-
-You can restrict which apps receive your broadcast messages.
-
-### Sending with permission
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createBroadcastIntent({
-  action: 'com.mycompany.SECURE_ACTION'
-});
-// Only apps with the permission 'com.mycompany.SPECIAL_PERMISSION' will receive it
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.sendBroadcastWithPermission(intent, 'com.mycompany.SPECIAL_PERMISSION');
-```
-
-### Declaring permission in tiapp.xml
-```xml
-<android>
-    <manifest>
-        <permission android:name="com.mycompany.SPECIAL_PERMISSION" />
-        <uses-permission android:name="com.mycompany.SPECIAL_PERMISSION" />
-    </manifest>
-</android>
-```
-
-## 3. FusedLocationProvider (TiSDK 7.1.0+)
-
-For battery-efficient location tracking on Android, use the fused provider.
-
-Requirement: include the `ti.playservices` module in your project.
-```xml
-<module platform="android">ti.playservices</module>
-```
-Titanium will switch to Google Play Services for geolocation, which reduces power consumption.
-
-## 4. Android intents
-
-### Overview
-Intents are message objects that specify actions to perform. They can start activities, broadcasts, or services.
-
-### Intent structure
-- Action: what to do (for example, `ACTION_VIEW`, `ACTION_SEND`)
-- Data: URI the intent operates on (URL, file path)
-- Type: MIME type of data
-- Category: additional categorization
-- Extras: key-value pairs for additional data
-
-### Creating intents
-
-#### Simple intent (action only)
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: Ti.Android.ACTION_VIEW
-});
-```
-
-#### Intent with action and data
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: Ti.Android.ACTION_VIEW,
-  data: 'https://titaniumsdk.com'
-});
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.startActivity(intent);
-```
-
-#### Intent with extras
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: 'com.example.MY_ACTION',
-  type: 'text/plain'
-});
-intent.putExtra('message', 'Hello from Titanium');
-intent.putExtra('count', 42);
-```
-
-### Common use cases
-
-#### Open URL in browser
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: Ti.Android.ACTION_VIEW,
-  data: 'https://www.example.com'
-});
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.startActivity(intent);
-```
-
-#### Dial phone number
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: Ti.Android.ACTION_DIAL,
-  data: 'tel:5551234'
-});
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.startActivity(intent);
-```
-
-#### Send email
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: Ti.Android.ACTION_SENDTO,
-  data: 'mailto:user@example.com'
-});
-intent.putExtra(Ti.Android.EXTRA_SUBJECT, 'Hello');
-intent.putExtra(Ti.Android.EXTRA_TEXT, 'Email body');
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.startActivity(intent);
-```
-
-#### Share content
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: Ti.Android.ACTION_SEND,
-  type: 'text/plain'
-});
-intent.putExtra(Ti.Android.EXTRA_TEXT, 'Check this out!');
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.startActivity(intent);
-```
-
-#### Open PDF file
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: Ti.Android.ACTION_VIEW,
-  type: 'application/pdf',
-  data: file.nativePath // Ti.Filesystem.File object
-});
-intent.addFlags(Ti.Android.FLAG_GRANT_READ_URI_PERMISSION);
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.startActivity(intent);
-```
-
-### Starting other apps
-```javascript
-// Open specific app by package name
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: Ti.Android.ACTION_MAIN,
-  packageName: 'com.example.anotherapp',
-  className: 'com.example.anotherapp.MainActivity'
-});
-try {
-  Ti.Android.currentActivity.startActivity(intent);
-} catch (e) {
-  Ti.API.error(`App not installed: ${e.message}`);
-}
-```
-
-### Intent chooser
-Force the system to show an app chooser dialog (even if a default is set):
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: Ti.Android.ACTION_SEND,
-  type: 'text/plain'
-});
-intent.putExtra(Ti.Android.EXTRA_TEXT, 'Share this text');
-
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.startActivity(
-  Ti.Android.createIntentChooser(intent, 'Share via...')
-);
-```
-
-### Getting results from activities
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: 'android.media.action.IMAGE_CAPTURE'
-});
-
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.startActivityForResult(intent, (e) => {
-  if (e.resultCode === Ti.Android.RESULT_OK) {
-    const imageUri = e.intent.data;
-    Ti.API.info(`Captured image: ${imageUri}`);
-  } else if (e.resultCode === Ti.Android.RESULT_CANCELED) {
-    Ti.API.info('User canceled');
-  }
-});
-```
-
-## 5. Intent filters
-
-### Overview
-Intent filters advertise your app's capability to handle certain actions and data types. They enable deep linking, file handling, and inter-app communication.
-
-### Configuring in tiapp.xml
-
-```xml
-<android>
-  <manifest>
-    <application>
-      <activity>
-        <intent-filter>
-          <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW"/>
-          <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
-          <category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE"/>
-          <data android:scheme="myapp"/>
-        </intent-filter>
-
-        <!-- Handle PDF files -->
-        <intent-filter>
-          <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW"/>
-          <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
-          <data android:mimeType="application/pdf"/>
-        </intent-filter>
-
-        <!-- Handle HTTP URLs -->
-        <intent-filter>
-          <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW"/>
-          <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
-          <category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE"/>
-          <data android:scheme="http" android:host="www.example.com"/>
-        </intent-filter>
-      </activity>
-    </application>
-  </manifest>
-</android>
-```
-
-### Handling incoming intents
-
-#### Get intent data on startup
-```javascript
-const activity = Ti.Android.currentActivity;
-const intent = activity.getIntent();
-
-if (intent) {
-  const action = intent.getAction();
-  const data = intent.getData();
-
-  if (data) {
-    Ti.API.info(`Received data: ${data}`);
-    // Handle URL or file path
-  }
-
-  // Get extras
-  const extra = intent.getStringExtra('key');
-  Ti.API.info(`Extra value: ${extra}`);
-}
-```
-
-#### Listen for new intents (activity restart)
-```javascript
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.addEventListener('newintent', (e) => {
-  const intent = e.intent;
-  const data = intent.getData();
-  Ti.API.info(`New intent received: ${data}`);
-
-  // Handle the new intent
-  handleDeepLink(data);
-});
-```
-
-### Deep linking example
-
-```xml
-<!-- In tiapp.xml -->
-<intent-filter>
-  <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW"/>
-  <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
-  <category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE"/>
-  <data android:scheme="myapp" android:host="product"/>
-</intent-filter>
-```
-
-```javascript
-// In app.js
-function handleDeepLink(url) {
-  // Parse URL like: myapp://product/123
-  const parts = url.split('/');
-  const productId = parts[parts.length - 1];
-  openProductScreen(productId);
-}
-
-// Check on startup
-const activity = Ti.Android.currentActivity;
-const intent = activity.getIntent();
-if (intent && intent.getData()) {
-  handleDeepLink(intent.getData());
-}
-```
-
-## 6. Broadcast intents and receivers
-
-### Overview
-Broadcast intents allow system-wide or app-wide messaging. Apps can send broadcasts and register receivers to listen for them.
-
-### System broadcasts
-
-Common system broadcasts:
-- `android.intent.action.BATTERY_LOW` - battery low warning
-- `android.intent.action.BATTERY_CHANGED` - battery status changed
-- `android.intent.action.ACTION_POWER_CONNECTED` - power connected
-- `android.intent.action.ACTION_POWER_DISCONNECTED` - power disconnected
-- `android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED` - system boot completed
-- `android.net.conn.CONNECTIVITY_CHANGE` - network connection changed
-- `android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT` - user unlocked device
-- `android.intent.action.PACKAGE_INSTALL` / `PACKAGE_REMOVED` - package changes
-
-### Registering broadcast receivers
-
-#### Dynamic registration (in code)
-
-```javascript
-// Create receiver
-const batteryReceiver = Ti.Android.createBroadcastReceiver({
-  onReceived: (e) => {
-    const level = e.intent.getIntExtra(Ti.Android.EXTRA_BATTERY_LEVEL, -1);
-    Ti.API.info(`Battery level: ${level}%`);
-
-    if (level < 20) {
-      showLowBatteryWarning();
-    }
-  }
-});
-
-// Register for battery low
-Ti.Android.registerBroadcastReceiver(batteryReceiver, [
-  Ti.Android.ACTION_BATTERY_LOW
-]);
-
-// Later: unregister when no longer needed
-Ti.Android.unregisterBroadcastReceiver(batteryReceiver);
-```
-
-#### Network change listener
-
-```javascript
-const networkReceiver = Ti.Android.createBroadcastReceiver({
-  onReceived: (e) => {
-    const connectivityManager = Ti.Android.getSystemService(
-      Ti.Android.CONNECTIVITY_SERVICE
-    );
-    const networkInfo = connectivityManager.getActiveNetworkInfo();
-
-    if (networkInfo && networkInfo.isConnected()) {
-      Ti.API.info(`Network connected: ${networkInfo.getTypeName()}`);
-      // Retry pending operations
-    } else {
-      Ti.API.info('Network disconnected');
-      // Show offline mode
-    }
-  }
-});
-
-Ti.Android.registerBroadcastReceiver(networkReceiver, [
-  'android.net.conn.CONNECTIVITY_CHANGE'
-]);
-```
-
-### Sending custom broadcasts
-
-```javascript
-// Send broadcast within your app
-const intent = Ti.Android.createIntent({
-  action: 'com.myapp.CUSTOM_EVENT'
-});
-intent.putExtra('data', 'Custom data here');
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.sendBroadcast(intent);
-```
-
-#### Receiver for custom broadcast
-
-```javascript
-const customReceiver = Ti.Android.createBroadcastReceiver({
-  onReceived: (e) => {
-    const data = e.intent.getStringExtra('data');
-    Ti.API.info(`Received custom event: ${data}`);
-  }
-});
-
-Ti.Android.registerBroadcastReceiver(customReceiver, [
-  'com.myapp.CUSTOM_EVENT'
-]);
-```
-
-### Boot receiver
-
-In `tiapp.xml`:
-```xml
-<android>
-  <manifest>
-    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED"/>
-    <application>
-      <receiver
-        android:name="com.myapp.BootReceiver"
-        android:enabled="true">
-        <intent-filter>
-          <action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED"/>
-        </intent-filter>
-      </receiver>
-    </application>
-  </manifest>
-</android>
-```
-
-## 7. Android services
-
-### Overview
-Services are background components that run independently of the UI. Useful for long-running operations like music playback, location tracking, or network polling.
-
-### Service types
-
-1. Regular service: runs in background until stopped
-2. IntentService: queues work requests and processes sequentially
-3. Foreground service: shows persistent notification, higher priority
-
-### Creating a service
-
-```javascript
-// Create service
-const service = Ti.Android.createService({
-  url: 'myservice.js',
-  interval: 60000 // Check every 60 seconds
-});
-
-// Start service
-service.start();
-
-// Stop service when done
-service.stop();
-```
-
-`myservice.js`:
-```javascript
-Ti.API.info('Service running');
-
-// Perform work
-const xhr = Ti.Network.createHTTPClient({
-  onload: () => {
-    Ti.API.info('Data updated');
-    // Send notification if needed
-  }
-});
-xhr.open('GET', 'https://api.example.com/update');
-xhr.send();
-```
-
-### IntentService
-
-For one-off or queued work:
-
-```javascript
-const intent = Ti.Android.createServiceIntent({
-  url: 'backgroundtask.js'
-});
-
-// Start service (runs once and stops)
-Ti.Android.startService(intent);
-```
-
-`backgroundtask.js`:
-```javascript
-// Do work
-const result = processHeavyTask();
-
-// Optionally send result back to activity
-const broadcast = Ti.Android.createBroadcastReceiver({
-  onReceived: () => { /* ... */ }
-});
-// ...
-```
-
-### Foreground service
-
-For critical, long-running operations (must show notification):
-
-```javascript
-const notification = Ti.Android.createNotification({
-  contentTitle: 'Service Running',
-  contentText: 'Tracking location...',
-  tickerText: 'Service started',
-  icon: Ti.App.Android.R.drawable.app_icon
-});
-
-const intent = Ti.Android.createServiceIntent({
-  url: 'trackingservice.js'
-});
-
-intent.addFlags(Ti.Android.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TOP);
-intent.addCategory(Ti.Android.CATEGORY_LAUNCHER);
-
-// Start as foreground service
-Ti.Android.startForegroundService(intent, 101, notification);
-```
-
-To stop:
-```javascript
-Ti.Android.stopForegroundService(intent);
-```
-
-### Service lifecycle management
-
-Important: always stop services when no longer needed to conserve resources.
-
-```javascript
-// In activity
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.addEventListener('pause', () => {
-  // Optionally pause service
-});
-
-Ti.Android.currentActivity.addEventListener('destroy', () => {
-  // Always stop service
-  if (service) {
-    service.stop();
-    service = null;
-  }
-});
-```
-
-### Inter-service communication
-
-```javascript
-// From activity to service
-const intent = Ti.Android.createServiceIntent({
-  url: 'myservice.js'
-});
-intent.putExtra('command', 'pause');
-Ti.Android.startService(intent);
-
-// In service
-const command = intent.getStringExtra('command');
-if (command === 'pause') {
-  // Handle pause command
-}
-```
-
-## 8. Android permissions
-
-### Runtime permissions (Android 6.0+)
-
-Dangerous permissions require a runtime request:
-
-```javascript
-function checkPermission() {
-  const result = Ti.Android.checkSelfPermission(
-    Ti.Android.PERMISSION_ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
-  );
-
-  if (result === Ti.Android.RESULTS.GRANTED) {
-    startLocationTracking();
-  } else {
-    Ti.Android.requestPermissions(
-      [Ti.Android.PERMISSION_ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION],
-      999, // Request code
-      (e) => {
-        if (e.granted[0] === true) {
-          startLocationTracking();
-        } else {
-          alert('Location permission denied');
-        }
-      }
-    );
-  }
-}
-
-checkPermission();
-```
-
-### Common dangerous permissions
-- `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - GPS location
-- `ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - network location
-- `CAMERA` - camera access
-- `READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - read files
-- `WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - write files
-- `RECORD_AUDIO` - microphone
-- `CALL_PHONE` - make phone calls
-- `SEND_SMS` / `READ_SMS` - SMS access
-
-## Best practices
-
-1. Always unregister broadcast receivers when no longer needed.
-2. Stop services explicitly to conserve battery.
-3. Use IntentService for one-off background tasks.
-4. Use foreground services for user-visible long operations.
-5. Handle runtime permissions gracefully on Android 6.0+.
-6. Validate intent data before processing.
-7. Use proper intent flags for navigation behavior.
-8. Test intent filters with ADB: `adb shell am start -W -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d "myapp://path"`.

package/skills/ti-howtos/references/automation-fastlane-appium.md

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-# Automation with Fastlane and Appium
-
-Guide to setting up CI pipelines, automated testing, and deployment for Titanium.
-
-## 1. UI testing with Appium
-
-Appium supports automated functional testing on real devices and simulators.
-
-### Prerequisites
-- Appium Desktop or CLI
-- Mocha (test runner)
-- WebdriverIO (recommended client)
-
-### Test example (Mocha + WebdriverIO)
-```javascript
-const opts = {
-  port: 4723,
-  capabilities: {
-    platformName: 'iOS',
-    deviceName: 'iPhone 15',
-    app: '/path/to/your/app.app',
-    automationName: 'XCUITest'
-  }
-};
-
-describe('Login Test', () => {
-  it('Should login with valid credentials', async () => {
-    const client = await wdio.remote(opts);
-    const userField = await client.$('~Enter Username'); // Use Accessibility ID
-    await userField.setValue('my_user');
-    await client.deleteSession();
-  });
-});
-```
-
-## 2. Automation with Fastlane
-
-Fastlane automates building, signing, and uploading to the stores.
-
-### Titanium plugins
-Install project plugins:
-```bash
-fastlane add_plugin ti_build_app
-fastlane add_plugin mocha_run_tests
-```
-
-### Fastfile configuration
-Create `fastlane/Fastfile` in the root:
-
-```ruby
-platform :ios do
-  desc "Build for Simulator Tests"
-  lane :build_test do
-    ti_build_app(
-      appc_cli: "ti build -p ios -T simulator --build-only"
-    )
-  end
-
-  desc "Run UI Tests"
-  lane :test do
-    build_test
-    mocha_run_tests(
-      mocha_js_file_name: 'tests/login_test.js'
-    )
-  end
-
-  desc "Deploy to TestFlight"
-  lane :release do
-    ti_build_app(
-      appc_cli: "ti build -p ios -T dist-appstore --distribution-name 'Your Company' --pp-uuid 'UUID-HERE' --output-dir /dist"
-    )
-    # Add fastlane pilot command here to upload the .ipa
-  end
-end
-```
-
-## 3. CI/CD best practices
-1. Accessibility IDs: assign `accessibilityLabel` in XML/TSS so Appium can find elements reliably.
-2. Environment lanes: define separate lanes for `beta`, `production`, and `test`.
-3. Profile management: use Fastlane Match to sync certs and provisioning profiles across the team.
-4. Snapshots: use Fastlane `snapshot` to automate App Store screenshot generation.
-
-## 4. Unit testing with TiUnit
-
-For non-UI tests, consider TiUnit (Jasmine-based):
-- Runs tests inside the app context
-- Supports standard Jasmine `describe`/`it`/`expect` syntax
-- Integrates cleanly into CI pipelines
-
-## 5. Broader CI/CD options
-
-Beyond Fastlane and Appium, Titanium apps can integrate with:
-- Jenkins for build orchestration and pipeline management
-- SonarQube for code quality analysis
-- AWS Device Farm for testing on real devices in the cloud
-- Nexus/Artifactory for build artifact archiving and versioning