Build, Test, & Deploy an iOS App with CI/CD
Blog post from Semaphore
The tutorial explains how to automate the process of deploying iOS apps to TestFlight using Semaphore as a CI/CD platform, streamlining tasks such as testing, building, and archiving apps. By integrating Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), developers can release updates efficiently without manual intervention. The guide details setting up a GitHub repository, linking it to Semaphore, and configuring pipelines with Fastlane to automate testing, building, and deployment processes. It emphasizes the use of Semaphore's features, including agents, blocks, and secrets, to manage environments and secure interactions with private repositories. The tutorial provides a comprehensive walkthrough of setting up Semaphore, running tests, building apps, and managing deployment tasks, allowing developers to focus on coding rather than manual app delivery.