What is Xcode Cloud and how do I use it

Xcode Cloud is a continuous integration and delivery service integrated into Xcode and available through App Store Connect. It is designed specifically for Apple developers to accelerate the development and delivery of high-quality apps. Xcode Cloud brings together cloud-based tools to help you build apps, run automated tests in parallel, deliver apps to testers, and manage user feedback, which ultimately helps in building better apps.

To use Xcode Cloud, you can start by creating practical workflows. A workflow in Xcode Cloud consists of four elements: the environment, start conditions, build actions, and post actions. You can configure workflows to start testing in the cloud as soon as you push to a certain branch, view the results directly inside Xcode, and even configure it to submit directly to TestFlight or the App Store when your tests pass. Xcode Cloud is secure, with data encrypted at rest and access protected by two-factor authentication.

For more advanced usage, you can extend your Xcode Cloud workflows by integrating them with other systems using the App Store Connect API and webhooks. This allows for more flexible and scalable workflows as your app grows.

To get started with Xcode Cloud, you can check out sessions like "Create Practical Workflows in Xcode Cloud" and "Meet Xcode Cloud" for more detailed guidance. Additionally, the session "Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows" provides insights into scaling and extending workflows.

For more information, you can refer to the session Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows (01:08) which covers essential workflow concepts.