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Update Methods

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by dcamod, Apr 3, 2020.

  1. dcamod

    dcamod

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    Hello, I am curious about different methods used to update applications. I am simply downloading a .json file that contains the version #. Is there a faster way? What other methods are used?
     
    dcamod, Apr 3, 2020
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  2. neginfinity

    neginfinity

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    You'll want to use your platform (like Steam) for updates. Self-updating is possible but can be convoluted depending on your OS, and typically is only used in MMOs and the like.
     
    neginfinity, Apr 3, 2020
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  3. dcamod

    dcamod

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    Thank you for the reply. I appreciate any and all advice. The .json files are the only files being updated. The application itself will be updated via Google Play. Sorry, I should have been a bit more specific. Does this change anything? I have never published an app to Google Play Store so I do not know if I could just use it to host the .json files or not. I really have no idea how the Play Store works. I am reading some things about publishing to Google Play Store now but have not come across the answer for this yet.
     
    dcamod, Apr 7, 2020
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