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XcodeGen

XcodeGen XcodeGen is an open-source command-line tool written in Swift that generates Xcode project files ( .xcodeproj ) from a YAML or JSON specification. The tool aims to improve the process of managing Xcode project files by creating them from a simple, human-readable configuration, rather than maintaining a .xcodeproj file manually. Key Features of XcodeGen: Declarative Project Definition : XcodeGen allows you to define your Xcode project in a declarative way. You describe your project's structure (targets, schemes, configurations, etc.) in a YAML file. This makes the project configuration more readable, easier to maintain, and version-controllable (unlike the often complicated .xcodeproj file). Consistency : Xcode project files can get messy when manually edited, especially when adding/removing targets, modifying configurations, etc. XcodeGen generates the .xcodeproj file consistently, reducing errors that can arise from manual changes. Version Control-Friendly : Unlike .x...