Publishing Android libraries to MavenCentral in 2021
Blog post from Stream
The updated article offers a comprehensive guide on publishing libraries to MavenCentral, emphasizing the use of GitHub Actions for continuous integration and command-line GPG for signing artifacts. Key updates include non-Android library support, the use of the AGP Maven Publish plugin, and improvements to the publication process following infrastructure changes by Sonatype. The guide details the registration and verification process with Sonatype, generating and managing GPG keys, and setting up Gradle scripts for artifact publication. It also covers automating the publication process with CI workflows and managing potential challenges during uploads, providing a robust framework for developers aiming to release libraries through MavenCentral effectively. The article concludes with a nod to the complexity of the process, encouraging developers to adopt best practices for successful integration.