Information Technology Reference
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You can speed up complex builds with many files and targets by using the Distributed Builds feature in the Xcode
Preferences, which spreads the build process across multiple Macs. Install Xcode on every Mac, open Preferences,
select Distributed Builds, Authenticate, and check both boxes. Repeat for other Macs, and select Refresh. Launch
Xcode, and repeat the process on other Macs. The Distributed Builds dialog should find the other Macs automatic-
ally and distribute builds to them.
Summary
This chapter explored practical build customization. It began with a list of common simple customization tasks
that used modified build settings to control some small part of the build process.
Next, it worked methodically through the steps needed to create distribution builds for the App Store and for
Ad Hoc beta testing.
Finally, it introduced the low-level features of the build system, and it sketched how build phases and build
rules can be used to create complex, fully customized builds that support multiple targets and dependencies
and non-standard file types.
