Dark side of Xcode: iOS Framework
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The document discusses the limitations of Apple's Xcode and frameworks, highlighting the challenges developers face with static libraries and the absence of dynamically linked libraries in iOS. It introduces an open-source solution called 'ios-framework' that allows for efficient creation, development, and distribution of static frameworks. Additionally, it addresses debugging concerns and suggests using external applications for effective testing of the frameworks.
Dark side of Xcode: iOS Framework
- 1. Dark side of Xcode: framework A “Rebel” solution against the rigidity of Apple (maybe).
- 2. Library Vs Framework “… a hierarchical directory that encapsulates shared resources, such as a dynamic shared library, nib files, image files, localized strings, header files, and reference documentation in a single package.”
- 3. Framework: the only way to distribute (easily) a static library with resources https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/technotes/iOSStaticLibraries/ Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40012554-CH1-SW1 https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/BPFrameworks/ Frameworks.html
- 4. Apple disallowing dynamically linked libraries in iOS and also removed iOS framework template in Xcode
- 5. An open source solution: iOS Universal Framework An Xcode project template
- 7. Embedded Universal Framework “Stable” version: M7 Remember to refactoring of open source libraries or sources in your framework to avoid conflicts with third-part applications.
- 8. A good solution, before Xcode 5.1…
- 9. A new open source way: iOS-Framework How to create, develop, and distribute iOS Static Frameworks quickly and efficiently
- 10. iOS-Framework • Fast iterative compilation times • Easy distribution and packaging • No modifications to Xcode • No trickery with fake bundle targets • Works with the latest version of Xcode (5.1)
- 11. How to debug? The only way is to use a project that implement the framework, cause a crash in the project and then put brake points. To debug the framework you need to use it in other application, but break points in the framework code, dosen’t work.
- 15. Thanks & the Native Side of the Force Be With You Alessio Roberto aka @darthpelo