When will we be able to see under the hood for iCloud so we can fix all of the issues it always has?
Asked on 2024-07-29
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Apple has introduced several tools and features to help developers monitor and optimize their use of iCloud and CloudKit, which can help in identifying and resolving issues. Here are some relevant sessions and features:
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Platforms State of the Union:
- Apple is making virtual images of every production build of private cloud compute publicly available for inspection by security researchers. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and security, allowing researchers to verify the security promises made by Apple. Findings will be rewarded through the Apple security bounty. This is part of Apple's commitment to advanced security architecture for cloud AI compute at scale.
- Platforms State of the Union
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Use CloudKit Console to monitor and optimize database activity:
- The CloudKit Console provides tools to inspect data, manage database schema, and monitor database activity. It includes features like developer notifications, telemetry tools, and customizable alerts to help developers understand and resolve issues with their CloudKit containers.
- Use CloudKit Console to monitor and optimize database activity
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Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows:
- Xcode Cloud is integrated with App Store Connect, allowing developers to view and investigate issues from their browser. This includes accessing build results, test reports, and various logs and crash reports, which can help in debugging and resolving issues.
- Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows
These sessions and tools provide a comprehensive approach to monitoring, debugging, and optimizing iCloud and CloudKit usage, helping developers address issues more effectively.

Use CloudKit Console to monitor and optimize database activity
Discover the new observability features in CloudKit Console. Learn how to use Telemetry and Logging to troubleshoot and optimize your app. Find out how to set up alerts to monitor your application’s behavior and notifications to stay on top of the container events that are most important to you. To get the most out of this session, we recommend being familiar with CloudKit containers.

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