From 96fe517c6afdcde544af5b4ebb38ea01af87be52 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: David Westgate <davidjwestgate@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:38:49 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] added instructions to build APK

---
 .gitignore |  1 +
 README.md  | 13 +++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 14 insertions(+)

diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 55c8749..911a6ff 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -37,5 +37,6 @@ yarn-error.*
 
 app-example
 android
+ios
 .env
 coverage
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index eff77e9..7eb848a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -60,6 +60,19 @@ In the output, you'll find options to open the app in a
 
 You can start developing by editing the files inside the **app** directory. This project uses [file-based routing](https://docs.expo.dev/router/introduction).
 
+### Android APK build
+
+To create an APK build, use the following
+
+```bash
+npx expo prebuild
+cd android
+./gradlew assembleRelease # linux
+gradew.bat assembleRelease # possible windows command
+```
+
+Then, see `android/app/build/outputs/apk/release/app-release.apk` for the output
+
 ### Learn more
 
 To learn more about developing your project with Expo, look at the following resources: