Dark side of Xcode: framework

A “Rebel” solution against the rigidity of Apple (maybe).

Library Vs Framework“… a hierarchical directory that encapsulates shared resources, such as a dynamic shared library, nib files,

image files, localized strings, header files, and reference documentation in a single package.”

Framework: the only way to distribute (easily) a static

library with resourceshttps://developer.apple.com/library/ios/technotes/iOSStaticLibraries/

Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40012554-CH1-SW1

https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/BPFrameworks/Frameworks.html

Apple disallowing dynamically linked libraries in iOS and also

removed iOS framework template in Xcode

An open source solution: iOS Universal Framework

An Xcode project template

Embedded Universal Framework

“Stable” version: M7

Remember to refactoring of open source libraries or sources in your framework

to avoid conflicts with third-part applications.

A good solution, before Xcode 5.1…

A new open source way: iOS-Framework

How to create, develop, and distribute iOS Static Frameworks quickly and efficiently

iOS-Framework

• Fast iterative compilation times • Easy distribution and packaging • No modifications to Xcode • No trickery with fake bundle targets • Works with the latest version of Xcode (5.1)

How to debug?

The only way is to use a project that implement the framework, cause a crash in the project and then put brake points.

To debug the framework you need to use it in other application, but break points in the framework code, dosen’t

work.

The future?CocoaPods…?

Links

https://github.com/kstenerud/iOS-Universal-Framework

https://github.com/kstenerud/iOS-Universal-Framework/issues/3

https://github.com/kstenerud/iOS-Universal-Framework/issues/65

Links

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/22323039/arm64-architecture-in-xcode-5-1

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/22341511/how-to-link-with-framework-without-arm64-support-in-xcode-5-1?lq=1

https://github.com/jverkoey/iOS-Framework

Thanks &

the Native Side of the Force Be With You

Alessio Roberto aka @darthpelo