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🔄 Continous Integration

Explore tools and platforms designed to automate and streamline the continuous integration and delivery processes for iOS development. From automating code reviews with Danger Swift to managing the entire release cycle with Runway, these resources help enhance efficiency and reliability in your development workflow.

Danger Swift​

Danger Swift is a tool designed to automate common code review chores during your CI process. It helps teams codify their norms, leaving humans to focus on more complex problems by automating routine tasks such as linting and enforcing code standards.

Details

URL: 🔗 https://danger.systems/swift/

Authors: Orta Therox, f-meloni, and the Danger org contributors

Integration:

  • Platforms Supported: Web, CI systems (AppCenter, BitbucketPipelines, GitHub Actions, GitLabCI, Jenkins, etc.)
  • API Documentation: 🔗 Danger Swift Documentation

Community and Support:

  • Support Channels: GitHub issues, Email Support
  • Community: Active GitHub repository and community discussions

Key Features:

  • Automated Code Reviews: Automates routine tasks in code reviews.
  • Customizable Rules: Write custom rules in a Dangerfile.swift.
  • CI Integration: Integrates with various CI systems.

Use Cases:

  • Code Quality: Enforce coding standards and best practices.
  • Changelog Management: Ensure PRs include changelog entries.
  • PR Management: Automate PR checks and balances.

Pros and Cons:

  • Pros: Automates routine tasks, highly customizable, supports multiple CI systems.
  • Cons: Requires initial setup and configuration.
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Runway​

Runway is a platform designed to streamline mobile app release management. It offers a unified dashboard for managing the entire release cycle, providing automation, monitoring, and visibility into the process, reducing the overhead and complexity typically associated with mobile app releases.

Details

URL: 🔗 https://www.runway.team/

Authors: Runway Team

Integration:

Community and Support:

  • Support Channels: Help Center, Email Support
  • Community: Active user forums and developer community

Key Features:

  • Unified Dashboard: Manage the entire release cycle from a single place.
  • End-to-End Automation: Automate tasks from branch cuts to releases and rollouts.
  • Release Monitoring: Monitor the health of live releases with customizable thresholds.

Use Cases:

  • Release Management: Simplify and automate the mobile app release process.
  • Monitoring: Gain visibility into release health and progress.
  • Collaboration: Coordinate release tasks across teams.

Pros and Cons:

  • Pros: Reduces manual effort, improves release visibility, customizable automation.
  • Cons: Initial setup and configuration may require effort.
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Codemagic​

Codemagic is a CI/CD platform optimized for mobile developers, enabling streamlined app builds, tests, and deployments for iOS, Android, and cross-platform frameworks like Flutter, React Native, and Unity. It automates the development pipeline, saving time and enhancing productivity for developers and teams.

Details

URL: 🔗 https://codemagic.io/

Authors: Codemagic Team by Nevercode

Integration:

  • Supported Platforms: iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native, Cordova, Ionic, Unity, and more.
  • Key Integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Slack, Firebase, and App Store Connect.

Community and Support:

  • Support Channels: Email Support, Documentation, and Developer Forums.
  • Community Features: Regular updates, webinars, and guides for improved workflow optimization.

Key Features:

  • Automated Builds: Configure workflows to automate building apps for multiple platforms.
  • Continuous Testing: Run automated tests on each commit to ensure code reliability.
  • Seamless Deployment: Directly deploy to App Store, Google Play, or private distribution platforms.
  • Customizable Workflows: Tailor the CI/CD pipeline to your app’s unique requirements.
  • Cloud-Based Builds: Leverage Codemagic’s robust cloud environment for fast and secure processing.

Use Cases:

  • Mobile App Development: Streamlines the process of building, testing, and deploying mobile apps.
  • Team Collaboration: Facilitates continuous integration for teams working across multiple branches.
  • Launch Readiness: Simplifies app store submission workflows with built-in deployment tools.

Pros and Cons:

  • Pros: User-friendly setup, extensive platform support, and efficient build times.
  • Cons: Pricing may vary depending on usage; requires configuration for advanced workflows.
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Fastlane​

Fastlane is an open-source platform designed to simplify iOS and Android app deployment. It automates tedious tasks like building, signing, and deploying apps, allowing developers to focus on writing code. Fastlane integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, making it a powerful tool for mobile development workflows.

Details

URL: 🔗 https://fastlane.tools/

Authors: Fastlane Community (acquired by Google)

Integration:

  • Supported Platforms: iOS, Android.
  • Key Integrations: App Store Connect, Google Play, Firebase, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and more.

Community and Support:

  • Support Channels: Documentation, GitHub Issues, and Community Forums.
  • Community Contributions: Actively maintained by a vibrant open-source community.

Key Features:

  • Automated Builds: Handle build generation for iOS and Android with a single command.
  • Code Signing Management: Simplifies managing certificates and provisioning profiles.
  • App Store Deployment: Automates publishing to the App Store and Google Play.
  • Custom Scripts: Write and integrate custom scripts into Fastlane’s workflow for advanced use cases.
  • Snapshot Testing: Capture UI screenshots across multiple devices and languages effortlessly.

Use Cases:

  • Streamlined Deployment: Simplifies repetitive deployment steps, such as signing and uploading builds.
  • App Maintenance: Automates tasks like metadata updates, version bumps, and changelog creation.
  • Quality Assurance: Assists in testing by managing beta distributions and generating screenshots.

Pros and Cons:

  • Pros: Reduces manual effort, extensible with plugins, and widely supported by CI/CD tools.
  • Cons: Initial setup may be complex for beginners, and troubleshooting requires familiarity with the platform.
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