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Add Documentation for build Swift and Cocoapods

Miki Amos requested to merge new-documentation-how-to-build-swift-project into master

What does this MR do and why?

Overview

This Merge Request (MR) adds comprehensive build instructions for Swift and CocoaPods projects to our documentation. The primary goal is to provide clear, detailed guidance for developers working with these technologies, ensuring consistent and reproducible build processes across our development environments.

Key Changes

  1. Swift Build Instructions:
    • A new markdown section with step-by-step instructions for building Swift projects using Swift Package Manager (SPM) was added.
    • Includes guidance on managing dependencies using the Package.resolved file, and configured CI/CD pipelines.
    • Provides instructions for handling certificates with private repositories.
  2. CocoaPods Build Instructions:
    • Created a separate markdown section detailing the build process for projects using CocoaPods. This covers dependency management and the use of the Podfile.lock file, and various build methods, including xcodebuild, Xcode IDE, Fastlane, Carthage, and Swift Package Manager.
    • Includes sections on handling private repositories and SSL configuration.

Motivation

The addition of these build instructions addresses several key needs:

  1. Standardization: We aim to standardize our build processes across different teams and projects by providing official, detailed build instructions.
  2. Onboarding: New team members will have clear, comprehensive documentation to reference when setting up and building projects.
  3. Troubleshooting: The detailed instructions will be a reference point for troubleshooting build issues, potentially reducing downtime and support requests.
  4. Best Practices: These instructions incorporate current best practices for dependency management and build processes in iOS development.
  5. CI/CD Integration: Including CI/CD configuration examples will help streamline our continuous integration and deployment processes.

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Related Issues

Add to Documentation how to build Swift project (#461778 - closed) • Miki Amos • 17.3

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