What is difference between 'debug.keystore' and 'release.keystore' in Android?

Question

Recently, I was working with Android Maps V2. I came across debug.keystore and release.keystore. What is the difference between them? Why do we hav

Answer 1

debug.keystore you call for testing purposes for developers, because it contains the default alias and default key password and also by using this you can not publish your app into the play store.

release.keystore you call for the final app certification keystore. This keystore has its own alias and own key password. And for every new publish of your app, you must generate an signed APK file by using this keystore.

For more information, see Signing Your Applications.