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Installing and running Swift tools with enforced versions

automation workflow dependencies

When working on Swift projects we want to ensure that tools such as SwiftLint or Sourcery are easy to use and that all developers are using the same version. Let's look at some different options and how we can enforce consistent versioning.

Protecting secrets in an Android project

security workflow gradle

Managing secret values in a way that doesn't make them easy to extract can be difficult. We will explore techniques we can apply to keep them out of source control and how to secure access to them.

Adding Continuous Integration to your Android project

workflow automation

CI is a powerful tool that can improve your workflow. We will explore some of the options available for Android, before configuring Circle CI and Bitrise in order to compare the approaches two different services take.

Clear and searchable logging in Swift with OSLog

debugging workflow

Logging is a useful tool for diagnosing issues and working out what an app is doing. We will explore Apple's currently recommended way of logging via OSLog, covering how to use it and managing its differences when compared to other logging approaches.

Simpler categories when using OSLog

debugging workflow

Storing OSLog instances as an extension in order to provide them using a shorthand syntax.

Create Xcode file templates and share them with your team

xcode workflow

When creating new files in Xcode the built-in templates often contain code we immediately delete or need to alter. We will explore the process of creating our own templates and how to go about sharing them with the rest of our team members.

Managing secrets within an iOS app

security xcode workflow

Almost all iOS apps have API keys and other secrets, but simple approaches for managing them can be insecure. We will look at some different options for keeping secrets out of source control and accessing them securely from your code.