feat: automated EAS production build pipeline

.github/workflows/eas-build.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+name: EAS Production Build
+
+on:
+  push:
+    tags:
+      - 'v*'
+
+permissions:
+  contents: write
+
+jobs:
+  production-android:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: 20
+          cache: npm
+
+      - run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Install EAS CLI
+        run: npm install -g eas-cli
+
+      - name: Submit EAS Build
+        run: eas build --platform android --profile production --non-interactive --no-wait
+        env:
+          EXPO_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.EXPO_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Wait for build to finish and download APK
+        run: |
+          BUILD_ID=""
+          for i in $(seq 1 60); do
+            BUILD_JSON=$(eas build:list --json --platform android --limit 1 2>/dev/null || echo "")
+            if [ -n "$BUILD_JSON" ] && [ "$BUILD_JSON" != "[]" ]; then
+              BUILD_ID=$(echo "$BUILD_JSON" | jq -r '.[0].id // empty')
+              STATUS=$(echo "$BUILD_JSON" | jq -r '.[0].status // empty')
+              echo "Build status: $STATUS (attempt $i/60)"
+              if [ "$STATUS" = "finished" ]; then
+                echo "Build finished!"
+                break
+              elif [ "$STATUS" = "errored" ] || [ "$STATUS" = "cancelled" ]; then
+                echo "::error::Build $STATUS"
+                exit 1
+              fi
+            fi
+            sleep 30
+          done
+
+          if [ -z "$BUILD_ID" ]; then
+            echo "::error::Build did not finish within the timeout period"
+            exit 1
+          fi
+
+          eas build:download "$BUILD_ID" --output app-release.apk
+          echo "artifact_path=app-release.apk" >> "$GITHUB_ENV"
+        env:
+          EXPO_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.EXPO_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Create GitHub Release
+        run: |
+          gh release create "${{ github.ref_name }}" \
+            --title "Release ${{ github.ref_name }}" \
+            --generate-notes
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Upload APK to Release
+        run: |
+          gh release upload "${{ github.ref_name }}" app-release.apk --clobber
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

README.md

@@ -141,6 +141,26 @@ npx expo start --web
 
 ---
 
+## 🚢 Release Process
+
+1. Ensure all changes are merged to `main`.
+2. From `main`, run `npm version patch` (or `minor`/`major`) to bump the version and create a tag:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout main
+   git pull
+   npm version patch   # creates v0.x.x locally
+   git push --tags
+   ```
+3. Pushing a `v*` tag triggers the [EAS Production Build](.github/workflows/eas-build.yml) workflow:
+   - Builds the Android APK via EAS Build (`production` profile)
+   - Creates a GitHub Release with auto-generated release notes
+   - Attaches the APK as a downloadable release asset
+4. Monitor the build at [Actions → EAS Production Build](https://github.com/StepFi-app/StepFi-App/actions/workflows/eas-build.yml).
+
+> **Note:** The workflow requires the `EXPO_TOKEN` repository secret. Set it in **Settings → Secrets and variables → Actions → New repository secret** using a token from your [Expo access tokens settings](https://expo.dev/accounts/settings/access-tokens).
+
+---
+
 ## 🤝 Contributing
 
 We welcome React Native and Expo developers of all levels! See [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for setup, code style, and the PR process.

context/progress-tracker.md

@@ -53,6 +53,11 @@ Build all shared components from scratch using StepFi's dark theme design system
 - `app/(tabs)/_layout.tsx` — bottom Tabs (pay/invest/settings) with Lucide icons (`CreditCard`, `TrendingUp`, `Settings`), brand-green active tint
 - `app/(tabs)/pay.tsx`, `app/(tabs)/invest.tsx`, `app/(tabs)/settings.tsx` — placeholders
 
+### CI / CD
+- `.github/workflows/eas-build.yml` — automated EAS production build triggered on `v*` tag push; builds Android APK, creates GitHub Release, attaches APK as asset
+- `eas.json` — production profile configured with `android.buildType: apk`
+- `README.md` — release process documented under 🚢 Release Process
+
 ### Verification
 - `npx expo export --platform web` — succeeded (2394 modules bundled, exit 0)
 
@@ -92,6 +97,7 @@ Build all shared components from scratch using StepFi's dark theme design system
 ### Deployment
 18. Expo preview build (EAS)
 19. Netlify web build
+20. EAS automated production build pipeline — GitHub Actions workflow triggered on `v*` tag push, builds APK via `eas build`, attaches to GitHub Release
 
 ---
 

eas.json

@@ -12,7 +12,10 @@
       "distribution": "internal"
     },
     "production": {
-      "autoIncrement": true
+      "autoIncrement": true,
+      "android": {
+        "buildType": "apk"
+      }
     }
   },
   "submit": {