Monitoring Patch Updates

The React Native Stallion Console provides analytics for your patch updates, allowing you to track patch efficiency and adoption.

Accessing Patch Metrics

Navigate to the Releases section in the Stallion Console and select your release to view patch update metrics.

Patch Metrics

The Console displays two key metrics for Patch Updates:

Patch Size

View the exact size of the generated patch compared to the full bundle size:

• Patch Size: The actual size of the differential update
• Full Bundle Size: The size of the complete bundle
• Reduction Percentage: The percentage reduction achieved (often 90-98%)

This metric shows the bandwidth savings achieved through differential updates.

Patch vs Full Bundle Downloads

See how many users received the patch update versus the full bundle:

• Patch Downloads: Number of users who received the patch update
• Full Bundle Downloads: Number of users who received the full bundle

This helps you understand:

• How many users were eligible for patch updates (users on the previous version)
• How many users received full bundles (users on older versions or new installations)

Understanding the Metrics

Patch Size

The console shows both the patch size and the full bundle size, making it easy to see the reduction percentage (often 90-98% smaller). This clearly demonstrates the efficiency of Patch Updates.

Download Distribution

The console shows the breakdown of patch downloads vs full bundle downloads:

• Users on the previous version receive patch updates automatically
• Users on older versions or fresh installs receive full bundles
• The console clearly displays this distribution

Using Metrics to Optimize

Use these metrics to optimize your release strategy:

• Monitor Patch Sizes: Track patch sizes to ensure optimal efficiency
• Track Download Distribution: Monitor how many users receive patches vs full bundles
• Optimize Release Strategy: Use metrics to improve patch coverage

Conclusion

Monitoring Patch Updates in the Console provides insights into patch efficiency. Use these metrics to optimize your release strategy and maximize the benefits of differential updates.

Learn about best practices or get started with Patch Updates.