what are the latest updates for Xcode cloud?

The latest updates for Xcode Cloud were highlighted in several sessions at WWDC 2024. Here are the key points:

1. Integration with Xcode 16:

   • Xcode Cloud is seamlessly integrated with Xcode 16, allowing you to test and distribute your apps efficiently. This integration helps you stay focused and work faster by leveraging the power of generative models and specialized coding models trained for Swift and Apple SDKs (Platforms State of the Union).

2. Free Compute Hours:

   • Your developer account comes with Xcode Cloud bundled for free with 25 compute hours per month. This allows you to run tests in a continuous integration environment, view results directly in Xcode, and configure workflows to submit builds to TestFlight or the App Store (Xcode essentials).

3. Security and Privacy:

   • Xcode Cloud ensures security and privacy by encrypting data at rest and protecting access with two-factor authentication. Your source code is only used during the build process, and the build environment is destroyed after the build completes (Xcode essentials).

4. Custom Scripts and Aliases:

   • You can extend your Xcode Cloud workflows by using custom scripts and aliases. Custom scripts can be defined to run at specific points in your build process, and aliases can help manage different versions of Xcode and macOS (Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows).

5. Integration with Other Systems:

   • Xcode Cloud workflows can be integrated with other systems using the App Store Connect API and webhooks. This allows for more advanced and automated workflows (Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows).

For a more detailed overview, you can refer to the sessions:

• Platforms State of the Union
• Xcode essentials
• Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows

Relevant Sessions

1. Platforms State of the Union
2. Xcode essentials
3. Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows