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Remove redundant build:capacitor:* script aliases
- Removed 24 redundant build:capacitor:* scripts that were just aliases - Kept essential build:capacitor and build:capacitor:sync scripts - Improves script clarity and reduces maintenance overhead - No functional changes to build processes
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# Auto-Run Guide
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**Author**: Matthew Raymer
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**Date**: 2025-07-12
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**Status**: 🎯 **ACTIVE** - In Use
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## Overview
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The TimeSafari auto-run system intelligently detects available devices and
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automatically builds and launches the app on the best available target. It
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supports Android devices/emulators, iOS devices/simulators, and Electron
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desktop apps.
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## Features
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### Smart Device Detection
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- **Android**: Detects real devices vs emulators using ADB
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- **iOS**: Detects real devices vs simulators using xcrun
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- **Electron**: Checks for Electron availability
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- **Priority**: Real devices preferred over simulators/emulators
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### Build Mode Support
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- **Development**: Default mode for daily development
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- **Test**: Optimized for testing with test data
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- **Production**: Production-ready builds
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### Platform Targeting
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- **All platforms**: Automatically detects and runs on all available
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- **Specific platform**: Target only iOS, Android, or Electron
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- **Cross-platform**: Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows
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### Auto-Run Options
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- **Build + Auto-Run**: Single command to build and launch
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- **Smart Detection**: Automatically chooses best available target
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- **Error Handling**: Graceful fallbacks when devices unavailable
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## Usage
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### Auto-Run Script (Recommended)
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```bash
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# Auto-detect and run on all available platforms (development mode)
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npm run auto-run
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# Run in test mode
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npm run auto-run:test
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# Run in production mode
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npm run auto-run:prod
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# Target specific platforms
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npm run auto-run:ios
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npm run auto-run:android
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npm run auto-run:electron
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```
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### Build Script Auto-Run
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#### iOS Auto-Run Commands
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```bash
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# Test build + auto-run
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npm run build:ios:test:run
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# Production build + auto-run
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npm run build:ios:prod:run
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# Debug build + auto-run
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npm run build:ios:debug:run
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# Release build + auto-run
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npm run build:ios:release:run
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```
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#### Android Auto-Run Commands
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```bash
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# Test build + auto-run
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npm run build:android:test:run
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# Production build + auto-run
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npm run build:android:prod:run
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# Debug build + auto-run
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npm run build:android:debug:run
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# Release build + auto-run
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npm run build:android:release:run
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```
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#### Electron Auto-Run Commands
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```bash
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# Development build + auto-run
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npm run build:electron:dev:run
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# Test build + auto-run
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npm run build:electron:test:run
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# Production build + auto-run
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npm run build:electron:prod:run
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```
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### Advanced Usage
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```bash
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# Direct script usage with options
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./scripts/auto-run.sh --test --platform=ios
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./scripts/auto-run.sh --prod --platform=android
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./scripts/auto-run.sh --auto # Skip confirmation prompts
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# Build script with auto-run flag
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./scripts/build-ios.sh --test --auto-run
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./scripts/build-android.sh --prod --auto-run
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./scripts/build-electron.sh --test --auto-run
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# Combine options
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./scripts/auto-run.sh --test --platform=all --auto
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```
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### Command Line Options
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| Option | Description | Example |
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|--------|-------------|---------|
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| `--test` | Build and run in test mode | `--test` |
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| `--prod` | Build and run in production mode | `--prod` |
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| `--platform=PLATFORM` | Target specific platform | `--platform=ios` |
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| `--auto` | Skip confirmation prompts | `--auto` |
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| `--auto-run` | Auto-run after build | `--auto-run` |
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| `--help` | Show help message | `--help` |
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**Platform Options:**
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- `ios` - iOS devices/simulators only
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- `android` - Android devices/emulators only
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- `electron` - Electron desktop app only
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- `all` - All available platforms (default)
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## How It Works
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### 1. Device Detection
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**Android Detection:**
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```bash
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# Uses ADB to list devices
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adb devices
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# Parses output to distinguish:
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# - Real devices: Physical Android phones/tablets
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# - Emulators: Android emulator instances
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```
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**iOS Detection:**
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```bash
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# Uses xcrun to list devices
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xcrun xctrace list devices
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# Parses output to distinguish:
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# - Real devices: Physical iPhones/iPads
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# - Simulators: iOS Simulator instances
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```
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### 2. Build Process
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The script automatically calls the appropriate build commands:
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```bash
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# Development mode
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npm run build:ios:dev
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npm run build:android:dev
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npm run build:electron:dev
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# Test mode
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npm run build:ios:test
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npm run build:android:test
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npm run build:electron:test
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# Production mode
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npm run build:ios:prod
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npm run build:android:prod
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npm run build:electron:prod
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```
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### 3. Launch Process
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**Android:**
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- Real devices: Install APK and launch via ADB
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- Emulators: Use `npx cap run android`
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**iOS:**
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- Real devices: Build release version (requires Xcode setup)
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- Simulators: Use `npx cap run ios`
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**Electron:**
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- Launch via `npm run electron:start`
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## Examples
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### Development Workflow
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```bash
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# Quick development run
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npm run auto-run
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# Output:
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# ✅ Found 1 real Android device: ABC123DEF456
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# ✅ Found 1 iOS simulator: iPhone 15 Pro
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# ✅ Electron: available
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#
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# Available targets:
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# Android: real:ABC123DEF456
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# iOS: simulator:iPhone 15 Pro
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# Electron: available
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#
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# Continue with auto-run? (y/N): y
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#
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# 🔄 Building and running Android (real: ABC123DEF456)...
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# 🔄 Building and running iOS (simulator: iPhone 15 Pro)...
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# 🔄 Building and running Electron...
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#
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# ✅ Auto-run completed successfully! 3 platform(s) launched.
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```
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### Test Mode with Build Scripts
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```bash
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# iOS test build + auto-run
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npm run build:ios:test:run
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# Android test build + auto-run
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npm run build:android:test:run
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# Electron test build + auto-run
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npm run build:electron:test:run
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# Output:
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# === TimeSafari iOS Build Process ===
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# 🔄 Building Capacitor version (test)...
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# 🔄 Syncing with Capacitor...
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# 🔄 Building iOS app...
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# 🔄 Auto-running iOS app...
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# ✅ iOS app launched successfully!
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# ✅ iOS build completed successfully!
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```
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### Production Mode
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```bash
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# Production build and run
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npm run auto-run:prod
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# Output:
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# 🔄 Building Android (production)...
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# 🔄 Building iOS (production)...
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# 🔄 Building Electron (production)...
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#
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# ✅ Auto-run completed successfully! 3 platform(s) launched.
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```
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## Comparison: Auto-Run Script vs Build Scripts
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### Auto-Run Script (`auto-run.sh`)
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**Best for:**
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- Multi-platform development
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- Quick testing across devices
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- Automated workflows
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- CI/CD integration
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**Features:**
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- Smart device detection
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- Multi-platform support
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- Interactive confirmation
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- Error recovery
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### Build Scripts with `--auto-run`
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**Best for:**
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- Single platform development
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- Specific build configurations
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- Non-interactive workflows
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- Build customization
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**Features:**
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- Platform-specific optimization
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- Build customization options
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- Direct control over build process
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- Integration with existing workflows
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## Troubleshooting
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### Common Issues
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**No devices detected:**
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```bash
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# Check Android devices
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adb devices
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# Check iOS devices (macOS only)
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xcrun xctrace list devices
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# Check Electron availability
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which electron
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```
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**Build failures:**
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```bash
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# Clean and rebuild
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npm run clean:android
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npm run clean:ios
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npm run clean:electron
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# Then retry auto-run
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npm run auto-run
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```
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**Permission issues:**
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```bash
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# Make script executable
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chmod +x scripts/auto-run.sh
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# Check ADB permissions (Android)
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adb kill-server
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adb start-server
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```
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### Platform-Specific Issues
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**Android:**
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- Ensure ADB is in PATH
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- Enable USB debugging on device
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- Accept device authorization prompt
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- Check device is in "device" state (not "unauthorized")
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**iOS:**
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- Requires macOS with Xcode
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- Ensure Xcode command line tools installed
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- Check iOS Simulator is available
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- For real devices: Requires proper certificates
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**Electron:**
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- Ensure Electron is installed globally or locally
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- Check Node.js version compatibility
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- Verify build dependencies are installed
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### Debug Mode
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Enable verbose logging by modifying the script:
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```bash
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# Add debug logging to auto-run.sh
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set -x # Enable debug mode
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```
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## Integration with CI/CD
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The auto-run script can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines:
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```yaml
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# Example GitHub Actions workflow
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- name: Auto-run tests
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run: |
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npm run auto-run:test --auto
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env:
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# Set environment variables for CI
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CI: true
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```
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## Best Practices
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### Development Workflow
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1. **Daily development**: Use `npm run auto-run` for quick testing
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2. **Testing**: Use `npm run auto-run:test` before commits
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3. **Production**: Use `npm run auto-run:prod` for final testing
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4. **Single platform**: Use `npm run build:ios:test:run` for focused work
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### Device Management
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1. **Keep devices connected**: Reduces detection time
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2. **Use consistent device names**: Helps with identification
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3. **Regular cleanup**: Clear old builds and caches
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### Performance Tips
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1. **Use --auto flag**: Skip prompts in automated workflows
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2. **Target specific platforms**: Use `--platform=ios` for faster runs
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3. **Parallel execution**: Script runs platforms in sequence (can be optimized)
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## Future Enhancements
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### Planned Features
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- **Parallel execution**: Run multiple platforms simultaneously
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- **Device selection**: Choose specific devices when multiple available
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- **Custom build configurations**: Support for custom build modes
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- **Integration with IDEs**: VS Code and other IDE integration
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- **Performance monitoring**: Track build and launch times
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### Contributing
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To add new features or fix issues:
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1. Modify `scripts/auto-run.sh`
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2. Update this documentation
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3. Test on multiple platforms
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4. Submit pull request
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## Related Documentation
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- [iOS Simulator Build and Icons](./ios-simulator-build-and-icons.md)
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- [Android Build Guide](./android-build-guide.md)
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- [Electron Build Guide](./electron-build-guide.md)
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- [Testing Guide](./testing-guide.md)
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