Replit + Convex: Ship a Mobile App to TestFlight

Mike Cann shares his enthusiasm for using Replit and Convex to develop and publish mobile apps to the App Store, highlighting the ease and speed of the process. Replit has evolved with rapid improvements, including autonomous agents and self-contained hosting, which now allow developers to publish mobile apps directly. Cann demonstrates this by creating a habit-tracking app using Convex as the backend, appreciating the simplicity of setting up real-time data updates that eliminate the need for manual backend configuration. Despite a few minor technical hiccups, such as needing to restart the development process or manage Apple distribution certificates, the overall experience is positive. Replit's transparency in cost and its ability to sync data in real-time across web and mobile platforms are particularly praised. Cann suggests that a native integration of Convex within Replit could enhance the development experience further, eliminating the need to manually bypass the built-in Postgres database.

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