Company
Date Published
Author
Tibor Bödecs
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1149
Language
English
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Summary

Swift Package Manager (SPM)` is now widely adopted and integrated into `Xcode 11`, allowing developers to manage dependencies more efficiently and reduce the need for third-party solutions like `CocoaPods`. To start using SPM, simply run `pod deintegrate` in your project folder, then trigger the flow by selecting `Swift Packages` from the `File` menu. You can easily integrate existing packages or create a new one by following a few simple steps. For example, to create a Swift package for iOS, you can use Xcode's `New > Swift Package...` option and configure your package to run on specific platforms in the `Package.swift` file. SPM also supports target-specific build settings, making it easier to configure build settings or link dependencies. Additionally, there are many resources available to help developers find and integrate third-party libraries, such as `swiftpm.co`, which provides a curated list of packages with platform and Swift version support information. By using SPM, developers can reduce their build time, improve their automated CI or test builds, and create more efficient and scalable projects.