If you're hosting code on GitHub , it automatically generates a source code .zip for every release.
“Very few framers set nails properly and use the roller for the tape. If the nails puncture the zip membrane you're supposed to tape it.” Reddit · r/Homebuilding · 2 years ago
You can automate this by adding a command to your project's Build Events tab. This ensures that every time you successfully compile, a fresh .zip file is created in your output directory.