🔗 Building and shipping Mac and iOS apps without ever opening Xcode

Many developers are frustrated with Xcode's usability, yet there's a way to avoid using it altogether. By leveraging command-line tools, one can build and ship Mac and iOS apps without ever launching Xcode. The process requires initial setup through Xcode to create necessary certificates and sign in to an Apple Developer account. However, once that setup is complete, you can automate the build and deploy process using scripts. For instance, the article describes a deployment script that handles everything from archiving to notarizing an app, making the entire workflow efficient and headless. Tools like xcodebuild, notarytool, and stapler can execute all required tasks, allowing developers to focus on coding rather than navigating the complexities of Xcode. This method not only saves time but also simplifies version control by reducing clutter in Git repositories.