update#

While you’re developing an application, you may need to rapidly iterate on the code, making small changes and then re-building. The update command applies any changes you’ve made to your code to the packaged application code.

It will not update requirements or installer resources unless specifically requested.

Usage#

To repackage your application’s code for the current platform’s default output format:

$ briefcase update

To repackage your application’s code for a different platform:

$ briefcase update <platform>

To repackage your application’s code for a specific output format:

$ briefcase update <platform> <output format>

Options#

The following options can be provided at the command line.

-r / --update-requirements#

Update application requirements.

--update-resources#

Update application resources (e.g., icons and splash screens).

--update-support#

Update application support package.