Why did Google Play ask me for 12 testers before I could publish my app?

I finished my first Android app and uploaded it to Play Console. Instead of a publish button, I got a screen asking for 12 people and 14 days.

September 12, 2026

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Prioritizes quality defects found in production and tracks them through to closure.