How to I host Xcode in the cloud

To host Xcode in the cloud, you can utilize Xcode Cloud, which is a continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode and also available in App Store Connect. Here are the steps and features you can leverage:

1. Getting Started:

   • Your developer account comes with Xcode Cloud bundled for free with 25 compute hours per month.
   • You can configure workflows to start testing in the cloud as soon as you push to a certain branch, view the results right inside Xcode, and even configure it to submit directly to TestFlight or the App Store when your tests pass.
   • Xcode Cloud is secure and private; 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.
   • For more details, you can check out the session Create practical workflows in Xcode Cloud.

2. Workflow Configuration:

   • A workflow in Xcode Cloud is made up of four elements: the environment, start conditions, build actions, and post actions.
   • The environment is where you define environment variables for your workflow and decide which Xcode and macOS version your workflow will use when it runs.
   • Start conditions define when a workflow runs, such as responding to source control events.
   • Build actions include compiling your code, running tests, and more.
   • Post actions can include steps like notifying your team or deploying your app.
   • For a detailed explanation, refer to the chapter Essential Workflow Concepts in the session "Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows".

3. Extending Workflows:

   • You can extend your workflows to integrate with other systems using webhooks and the App Store Connect API.
   • Webhooks allow services to respond to build events as they occur, so you can integrate Xcode Cloud into other services and tools that your development process depends on.
   • For more information on extending workflows, see the chapter Webhooks in the session "Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows".

4. Viewing Results:

   • You can view and investigate issues from your browser via App Store Connect, even if you don't have Xcode installed on your machine.
   • You can filter by test status, search by test suite, and view detailed information about each test.
   • For more details, refer to the chapter App Store Connect API in the session "Extend your Xcode Cloud workflows".

By following these steps, you can effectively host and manage your Xcode projects in the cloud using Xcode Cloud.