Tag: cache

Swift Packages: Packaging as an XCFramework (1)

Background Modularizing code using Swift packages has become more and more common in iOS development. With the introduction of XCFrameworks, Apple has provided a robust mechanism to ship prebuilt products that support multiple platforms and architectures. Binary distribution of SDKs and third-party libraries is not new, especially in closed-source projects where protecting intellectual property is crucial. Another major benefit is reduced build times. Many build caching tools rely on this aspect, ie.