React Native Radio
RNR 327 - Automating App Releases with Pratul Kalia
Apr 4, 2025
Pratul Kalia, Founder of Tramline, shares his expertise in mobile release automation and tooling. He discusses the importance of investing in the right tools to avoid costly issues later. The conversation covers scaling to millions of users, unique launch strategies, and the ambitious goal of achieving a hundred million signups. The Reldex metric for app release efficiency is introduced, highlighting user satisfaction. They also explore challenges with app store APIs and share fun anecdotes about developing an open-source app for Tokyo's train system.
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Quick takeaways
- Pratul Kalia emphasizes the necessity of automating app deployment processes through Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment to enhance efficiency and minimize errors.
- The podcast highlights the distinction between tools like Tramline and Expo, underscoring their tailored functionalities for large enterprises versus small to medium-sized businesses in mobile development.
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Journey to Founding Tramline
The founder of Tramline shares his journey from running an agency to creating a company focused on optimizing the app release process. After spending nearly a decade in the mobile development landscape, he recognized a gap between mobile app teams and their backend counterparts regarding the tools available to them. As the mobile market expanded in Southeast Asia, he realized that while mobile-first businesses were rising, the tooling for app teams lagged significantly. This led to the idea for Tramline, aiming to innovate and provide better solutions tailored specifically for large teams in mobile app development.
