Xcode cloud

Xcode Cloud is a continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode and also available in App Store Connect. It is designed to accelerate the development and delivery of high-quality apps by bringing together cloud-based tools that help you build apps, run automated tests in parallel, deliver apps to testers, and view and manage user feedback.

Here are some key points about Xcode Cloud from the WWDC sessions:

1. Integration and Testing:

   • Xcode Cloud allows you to run tests in a continuous integration environment, which helps offload the workload from your Mac. You can configure workflows to start testing in the cloud as soon as you push to a certain branch, view the results inside Xcode, and even configure it to submit directly to TestFlight or the App Store (Xcode essentials).
   • It supports running automated tests in parallel, which can include unit tests, UI tests, and integration tests (Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows).

2. Security and Privacy:

   • Xcode Cloud ensures that data is encrypted at rest, and access is protected by two-factor authentication. Your source code is only used when building, and the build environment is destroyed as soon as your build completes (Xcode essentials).

3. Extending Workflows:

   • You can extend Xcode Cloud workflows using custom scripts, webhooks, and the App Store Connect API. This allows for integration with other systems and automation of various tasks, such as deployment to production when tests pass (Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows).
   • Webhooks allow services to respond to build events as they occur, enabling integration with other tools and services that your development process depends on (Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows).

4. Practical Workflows:

   • You can create practical workflows in Xcode Cloud to enhance your team's CI process. This includes setting up workflows to start builds, run tests, and deploy apps based on specific conditions (Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows).

5. Viewing and Managing Results:

   • Build results can be viewed and managed directly within Xcode or through App Store Connect. This includes detailed information about test results, logs, and crash reports (Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows).

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following sessions:

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

Session Chapter Markers

1. Platforms State of the Union

   • 1270 = Xcode

2. Xcode essentials

   • 1569 = Running tests
   • 1823 = Distributing your app

3. Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows

   • 0 = Introduction
   • 68 = Essential Workflow Concepts
   • 180 = Scale your workflows
   • 698 = Connect other systems
   • 995 = Webhooks
   • 1233 = Wrap up