""" Launch checklist module for App Store Optimization. Generates comprehensive pre-launch and update checklists. """ from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional from datetime import datetime, timedelta class LaunchChecklistGenerator: """Generates comprehensive checklists for app launches and updates.""" def __init__(self, platform: str = 'both'): """ Initialize checklist generator. Args: platform: 'apple', 'google', or 'both' """ if platform not in ['apple', 'google', 'both']: raise ValueError("Platform must be 'apple', 'google', or 'both'") self.platform = platform def generate_prelaunch_checklist( self, app_info: Dict[str, Any], launch_date: Optional[str] = None ) -> Dict[str, Any]: """ Generate comprehensive pre-launch checklist. Args: app_info: App information (name, category, target_audience) launch_date: Target launch date (YYYY-MM-DD) Returns: Complete pre-launch checklist """ checklist = { 'app_info': app_info, 'launch_date': launch_date, 'checklists': {} } # Generate platform-specific checklists if self.platform in ['apple', 'both']: checklist['checklists']['apple'] = self._generate_apple_checklist(app_info) if self.platform in ['google', 'both']: checklist['checklists']['google'] = self._generate_google_checklist(app_info) # Add universal checklist items checklist['checklists']['universal'] = self._generate_universal_checklist(app_info) # Generate timeline if launch_date: checklist['timeline'] = self._generate_launch_timeline(launch_date) # Calculate completion status checklist['summary'] = self._calculate_checklist_summary(checklist['checklists']) return checklist def validate_app_store_compliance( self, app_data: Dict[str, Any], platform: str = 'apple' ) -> Dict[str, Any]: """ Validate compliance with app store guidelines. Args: app_data: App data including metadata, privacy policy, etc. platform: 'apple' or 'google' Returns: Compliance validation report """ validation_results = { 'platform': platform, 'is_compliant': True, 'errors': [], 'warnings': [], 'recommendations': [] } if platform == 'apple': self._validate_apple_compliance(app_data, validation_results) elif platform == 'google': self._validate_google_compliance(app_data, validation_results) # Determine overall compliance validation_results['is_compliant'] = len(validation_results['errors']) == 0 return validation_results def create_update_plan( self, current_version: str, planned_features: List[str], update_frequency: str = 'monthly' ) -> Dict[str, Any]: """ Create update cadence and feature rollout plan. Args: current_version: Current app version planned_features: List of planned features update_frequency: 'weekly', 'biweekly', 'monthly', 'quarterly' Returns: Update plan with cadence and feature schedule """ # Calculate next versions next_versions = self._calculate_next_versions( current_version, update_frequency, len(planned_features) ) # Distribute features across versions feature_schedule = self._distribute_features( planned_features, next_versions ) # Generate "What's New" templates whats_new_templates = [ self._generate_whats_new_template(version_data) for version_data in feature_schedule ] return { 'current_version': current_version, 'update_frequency': update_frequency, 'planned_updates': len(feature_schedule), 'feature_schedule': feature_schedule, 'whats_new_templates': whats_new_templates, 'recommendations': self._generate_update_recommendations(update_frequency) } def optimize_launch_timing( self, app_category: str, target_audience: str, current_date: Optional[str] = None ) -> Dict[str, Any]: """ Recommend optimal launch timing. Args: app_category: App category target_audience: Target audience description current_date: Current date (YYYY-MM-DD), defaults to today Returns: Launch timing recommendations """ if not current_date: current_date = datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d') # Analyze launch timing factors day_of_week_rec = self._recommend_day_of_week(app_category) seasonal_rec = self._recommend_seasonal_timing(app_category, current_date) competitive_rec = self._analyze_competitive_timing(app_category) # Calculate optimal dates optimal_dates = self._calculate_optimal_dates( current_date, day_of_week_rec, seasonal_rec ) return { 'current_date': current_date, 'optimal_launch_dates': optimal_dates, 'day_of_week_recommendation': day_of_week_rec, 'seasonal_considerations': seasonal_rec, 'competitive_timing': competitive_rec, 'final_recommendation': self._generate_timing_recommendation( optimal_dates, seasonal_rec ) } def plan_seasonal_campaigns( self, app_category: str, current_month: int = None ) -> Dict[str, Any]: """ Identify seasonal opportunities for ASO campaigns. Args: app_category: App category current_month: Current month (1-12), defaults to current Returns: Seasonal campaign opportunities """ if not current_month: current_month = datetime.now().month # Identify relevant seasonal events seasonal_opportunities = self._identify_seasonal_opportunities( app_category, current_month ) # Generate campaign ideas campaigns = [ self._generate_seasonal_campaign(opportunity) for opportunity in seasonal_opportunities ] return { 'current_month': current_month, 'category': app_category, 'seasonal_opportunities': seasonal_opportunities, 'campaign_ideas': campaigns, 'implementation_timeline': self._create_seasonal_timeline(campaigns) } def _generate_apple_checklist(self, app_info: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]: """Generate Apple App Store specific checklist.""" return [ { 'category': 'App Store Connect Setup', 'items': [ {'task': 'App Store Connect account created', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'App bundle ID registered', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'App Privacy declarations completed', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Age rating questionnaire completed', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Metadata (Apple)', 'items': [ {'task': 'App title (30 chars max)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Subtitle (30 chars max)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Promotional text (170 chars max)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Description (4000 chars max)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Keywords (100 chars, comma-separated)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Category selection (primary + secondary)', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Visual Assets (Apple)', 'items': [ {'task': 'App icon (1024x1024px)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Screenshots (iPhone 6.7" required)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Screenshots (iPhone 5.5" required)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Screenshots (iPad Pro 12.9" if iPad app)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'App preview video (optional but recommended)', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Technical Requirements (Apple)', 'items': [ {'task': 'Build uploaded to App Store Connect', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'TestFlight testing completed', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'App tested on required iOS versions', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Crash-free rate > 99%', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'All links in app/metadata working', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Legal & Privacy (Apple)', 'items': [ {'task': 'Privacy Policy URL provided', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Terms of Service URL (if applicable)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Data collection declarations accurate', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Third-party SDKs disclosed', 'status': 'pending'} ] } ] def _generate_google_checklist(self, app_info: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]: """Generate Google Play Store specific checklist.""" return [ { 'category': 'Play Console Setup', 'items': [ {'task': 'Google Play Console account created', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Developer profile completed', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Payment merchant account linked (if paid app)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Content rating questionnaire completed', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Metadata (Google)', 'items': [ {'task': 'App title (50 chars max)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Short description (80 chars max)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Full description (4000 chars max)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Category selection', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Tags (up to 5)', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Visual Assets (Google)', 'items': [ {'task': 'App icon (512x512px)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Feature graphic (1024x500px)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Screenshots (2-8 required, phone)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Screenshots (tablet, if applicable)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Promo video (YouTube link, optional)', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Technical Requirements (Google)', 'items': [ {'task': 'APK/AAB uploaded to Play Console', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Internal testing completed', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'App tested on required Android versions', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Target API level meets requirements', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'All permissions justified', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Legal & Privacy (Google)', 'items': [ {'task': 'Privacy Policy URL provided', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Data safety section completed', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Ads disclosure (if applicable)', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'In-app purchase disclosure (if applicable)', 'status': 'pending'} ] } ] def _generate_universal_checklist(self, app_info: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]: """Generate universal (both platforms) checklist.""" return [ { 'category': 'Pre-Launch Marketing', 'items': [ {'task': 'Landing page created', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Social media accounts setup', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Press kit prepared', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Beta tester feedback collected', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Launch announcement drafted', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'ASO Preparation', 'items': [ {'task': 'Keyword research completed', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Competitor analysis done', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'A/B test plan created for post-launch', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Analytics tracking configured', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Quality Assurance', 'items': [ {'task': 'All core features tested', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'User flows validated', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Performance testing completed', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Accessibility features tested', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Security audit completed', 'status': 'pending'} ] }, { 'category': 'Support Infrastructure', 'items': [ {'task': 'Support email/system setup', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'FAQ page created', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Documentation for users prepared', 'status': 'pending'}, {'task': 'Team trained on handling reviews', 'status': 'pending'} ] } ] def _generate_launch_timeline(self, launch_date: str) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]: """Generate timeline with milestones leading to launch.""" launch_dt = datetime.strptime(launch_date, '%Y-%m-%d') milestones = [ { 'date': (launch_dt - timedelta(days=90)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'milestone': '90 days before: Complete keyword research and competitor analysis' }, { 'date': (launch_dt - timedelta(days=60)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'milestone': '60 days before: Finalize metadata and visual assets' }, { 'date': (launch_dt - timedelta(days=45)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'milestone': '45 days before: Begin beta testing program' }, { 'date': (launch_dt - timedelta(days=30)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'milestone': '30 days before: Submit app for review (Apple typically takes 1-2 days, Google instant)' }, { 'date': (launch_dt - timedelta(days=14)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'milestone': '14 days before: Prepare launch marketing materials' }, { 'date': (launch_dt - timedelta(days=7)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'milestone': '7 days before: Set up analytics and monitoring' }, { 'date': launch_dt.strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'milestone': 'Launch Day: Release app and execute marketing plan' }, { 'date': (launch_dt + timedelta(days=7)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'milestone': '7 days after: Monitor metrics, respond to reviews, address critical issues' }, { 'date': (launch_dt + timedelta(days=30)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'milestone': '30 days after: Analyze launch metrics, plan first update' } ] return milestones def _calculate_checklist_summary(self, checklists: Dict[str, List[Dict[str, Any]]]) -> Dict[str, Any]: """Calculate completion summary.""" total_items = 0 completed_items = 0 for platform, categories in checklists.items(): for category in categories: for item in category['items']: total_items += 1 if item['status'] == 'completed': completed_items += 1 completion_percentage = (completed_items / total_items * 100) if total_items > 0 else 0 return { 'total_items': total_items, 'completed_items': completed_items, 'pending_items': total_items - completed_items, 'completion_percentage': round(completion_percentage, 1), 'is_ready_to_launch': completion_percentage == 100 } def _validate_apple_compliance( self, app_data: Dict[str, Any], validation_results: Dict[str, Any] ) -> None: """Validate Apple App Store compliance.""" # Check for required fields if not app_data.get('privacy_policy_url'): validation_results['errors'].append("Privacy Policy URL is required") if not app_data.get('app_icon'): validation_results['errors'].append("App icon (1024x1024px) is required") # Check metadata character limits title = app_data.get('title', '') if len(title) > 30: validation_results['errors'].append(f"Title exceeds 30 characters ({len(title)})") # Warnings for best practices subtitle = app_data.get('subtitle', '') if not subtitle: validation_results['warnings'].append("Subtitle is empty - consider adding for better discoverability") keywords = app_data.get('keywords', '') if len(keywords) < 80: validation_results['warnings'].append( f"Keywords field underutilized ({len(keywords)}/100 chars) - add more keywords" ) def _validate_google_compliance( self, app_data: Dict[str, Any], validation_results: Dict[str, Any] ) -> None: """Validate Google Play Store compliance.""" # Check for required fields if not app_data.get('privacy_policy_url'): validation_results['errors'].append("Privacy Policy URL is required") if not app_data.get('feature_graphic'): validation_results['errors'].append("Feature graphic (1024x500px) is required") # Check metadata character limits title = app_data.get('title', '') if len(title) > 50: validation_results['errors'].append(f"Title exceeds 50 characters ({len(title)})") short_desc = app_data.get('short_description', '') if len(short_desc) > 80: validation_results['errors'].append(f"Short description exceeds 80 characters ({len(short_desc)})") # Warnings if not short_desc: validation_results['warnings'].append("Short description is empty") def _calculate_next_versions( self, current_version: str, update_frequency: str, feature_count: int ) -> List[str]: """Calculate next version numbers.""" # Parse current version (assume semantic versioning) parts = current_version.split('.') major, minor, patch = int(parts[0]), int(parts[1]), int(parts[2] if len(parts) > 2 else 0) versions = [] for i in range(feature_count): if update_frequency == 'weekly': patch += 1 elif update_frequency == 'biweekly': patch += 1 elif update_frequency == 'monthly': minor += 1 patch = 0 else: # quarterly minor += 1 patch = 0 versions.append(f"{major}.{minor}.{patch}") return versions def _distribute_features( self, features: List[str], versions: List[str] ) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]: """Distribute features across versions.""" features_per_version = max(1, len(features) // len(versions)) schedule = [] for i, version in enumerate(versions): start_idx = i * features_per_version end_idx = start_idx + features_per_version if i < len(versions) - 1 else len(features) schedule.append({ 'version': version, 'features': features[start_idx:end_idx], 'release_priority': 'high' if i == 0 else ('medium' if i < len(versions) // 2 else 'low') }) return schedule def _generate_whats_new_template(self, version_data: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, str]: """Generate What's New template for version.""" features_list = '\n'.join([f"• {feature}" for feature in version_data['features']]) template = f"""Version {version_data['version']} {features_list} We're constantly improving your experience. Thanks for using [App Name]! Have feedback? Contact us at support@[company].com""" return { 'version': version_data['version'], 'template': template } def _generate_update_recommendations(self, update_frequency: str) -> List[str]: """Generate recommendations for update strategy.""" recommendations = [] if update_frequency == 'weekly': recommendations.append("Weekly updates show active development but ensure quality doesn't suffer") elif update_frequency == 'monthly': recommendations.append("Monthly updates are optimal for most apps - balance features and stability") recommendations.extend([ "Include bug fixes in every update", "Update 'What's New' section with each release", "Respond to reviews mentioning fixed issues" ]) return recommendations def _recommend_day_of_week(self, app_category: str) -> Dict[str, Any]: """Recommend best day of week to launch.""" # General recommendations based on category if app_category.lower() in ['games', 'entertainment']: return { 'recommended_day': 'Thursday', 'rationale': 'People download entertainment apps before weekend' } elif app_category.lower() in ['productivity', 'business']: return { 'recommended_day': 'Tuesday', 'rationale': 'Business users most active mid-week' } else: return { 'recommended_day': 'Wednesday', 'rationale': 'Mid-week provides good balance and review potential' } def _recommend_seasonal_timing(self, app_category: str, current_date: str) -> Dict[str, Any]: """Recommend seasonal timing considerations.""" current_dt = datetime.strptime(current_date, '%Y-%m-%d') month = current_dt.month # Avoid certain periods avoid_periods = [] if month == 12: avoid_periods.append("Late December - low user engagement during holidays") if month in [7, 8]: avoid_periods.append("Summer months - some categories see lower engagement") # Recommend periods good_periods = [] if month in [1, 9]: good_periods.append("New Year/Back-to-school - high user engagement") if month in [10, 11]: good_periods.append("Pre-holiday season - good for shopping/gift apps") return { 'current_month': month, 'avoid_periods': avoid_periods, 'good_periods': good_periods } def _analyze_competitive_timing(self, app_category: str) -> Dict[str, str]: """Analyze competitive timing considerations.""" return { 'recommendation': 'Research competitor launch schedules in your category', 'strategy': 'Avoid launching same week as major competitor updates' } def _calculate_optimal_dates( self, current_date: str, day_rec: Dict[str, Any], seasonal_rec: Dict[str, Any] ) -> List[str]: """Calculate optimal launch dates.""" current_dt = datetime.strptime(current_date, '%Y-%m-%d') # Find next occurrence of recommended day target_day = day_rec['recommended_day'] days_map = {'Monday': 0, 'Tuesday': 1, 'Wednesday': 2, 'Thursday': 3, 'Friday': 4} target_day_num = days_map.get(target_day, 2) days_ahead = (target_day_num - current_dt.weekday()) % 7 if days_ahead == 0: days_ahead = 7 next_target_date = current_dt + timedelta(days=days_ahead) optimal_dates = [ next_target_date.strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), (next_target_date + timedelta(days=7)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), (next_target_date + timedelta(days=14)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d') ] return optimal_dates def _generate_timing_recommendation( self, optimal_dates: List[str], seasonal_rec: Dict[str, Any] ) -> str: """Generate final timing recommendation.""" if seasonal_rec['avoid_periods']: return f"Consider launching in {optimal_dates[1]} to avoid {seasonal_rec['avoid_periods'][0]}" elif seasonal_rec['good_periods']: return f"Launch on {optimal_dates[0]} to capitalize on {seasonal_rec['good_periods'][0]}" else: return f"Recommended launch date: {optimal_dates[0]}" def _identify_seasonal_opportunities( self, app_category: str, current_month: int ) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]: """Identify seasonal opportunities for category.""" opportunities = [] # Universal opportunities if current_month == 1: opportunities.append({ 'event': 'New Year Resolutions', 'dates': 'January 1-31', 'relevance': 'high' if app_category.lower() in ['health', 'fitness', 'productivity'] else 'medium' }) if current_month in [11, 12]: opportunities.append({ 'event': 'Holiday Shopping Season', 'dates': 'November-December', 'relevance': 'high' if app_category.lower() in ['shopping', 'gifts'] else 'low' }) # Category-specific if app_category.lower() == 'education' and current_month in [8, 9]: opportunities.append({ 'event': 'Back to School', 'dates': 'August-September', 'relevance': 'high' }) return opportunities def _generate_seasonal_campaign(self, opportunity: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]: """Generate campaign idea for seasonal opportunity.""" return { 'event': opportunity['event'], 'campaign_idea': f"Create themed visuals and messaging for {opportunity['event']}", 'metadata_updates': 'Update app description and screenshots with seasonal themes', 'promotion_strategy': 'Consider limited-time features or discounts' } def _create_seasonal_timeline(self, campaigns: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> List[str]: """Create implementation timeline for campaigns.""" return [ f"30 days before: Plan {campaign['event']} campaign strategy" for campaign in campaigns ] def generate_launch_checklist( platform: str, app_info: Dict[str, Any], launch_date: Optional[str] = None ) -> Dict[str, Any]: """ Convenience function to generate launch checklist. Args: platform: Platform ('apple', 'google', or 'both') app_info: App information launch_date: Target launch date Returns: Complete launch checklist """ generator = LaunchChecklistGenerator(platform) return generator.generate_prelaunch_checklist(app_info, launch_date)