iOS Dev Tools: ControlRoom, SwiftDeps, Starscream
New tools and conferences for iOS developers
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ControlRoom
Control Room is a macOS app that lets you control the simulators of iOS, tvOS, and watchOS on your Mac. It wraps Apple’s own simctl command-line tool, so you’ll need Xcode installed.
Why you will like it:
Adjust UI appearance, status bar, and more.
Capture screenshots/movies, control system time/date, and manage app data.
Simulate network conditions with WiFi, cellular, and battery levels.
Override dark/light mode, language, and accessibility options.
Choose any location worldwide for testing your app's geolocation features.
Install, remove, start/stop apps, send push notifications, and trigger deep links.
Extract colors from the simulator and convert them to code for your app.
Access quick actions for notifications and deep links.
SwiftDeps
SwiftDeps helps us to understand and manage the complex connections between different parts of the Xcode project. We can gain total control and clarity over the project's architecture with its features.
Why you will like it:
Visualize all project dependencies in an interactive graph.
Effortlessly update and control Swift package versions.
Get notified of dependency issues to avoid problems.
Manage Swift packages for a streamlined development workflow.
Gain a clear understanding of the project's architecture.
Identify potential dependency conflicts for project stability.
Get in-depth dependency information for confident development.
Privacy-focused design keeps your project data secure.
Starscream
Starscream is a Swift library that makes it easy to connect to and interact with WebSocket servers. It conforms to the WebSocket RFC 6455 standard and offers features like Non-blocking, TLS/WSS support, and Compression extensions
Why you will like it:
Clear APIs make connecting, sending/receiving data, and handling events a breeze.
Conforms to the WebSocket standard and passes rigorous Autobahn tests.
Runs in the Background that ensures smooth app performance.
Supports various data formats (text/binary), custom headers, and protocols.
Connects to secure WebSocket servers with TLS/WSS.
Ensures safe communication between your app and the WebSocket.
Supports data compression for efficient communication.
👨🏫 iOS Conferences & Events
SwiftConf August 7th–8th 2024 in Germany (Germany) 🇩🇪
Swift Island August 27th-29th 2024 in Netherlands (Texel) 🇳🇱
iOSDevUK 2024 September 2nd-5th 2024 in UK (Aberystwyth) 🇬🇧
NSSpain XII 2024 September 18-19th 2024 in Spain (Logroño) 🇪🇸
Swift Connection September 23rd–24th 2024 in France (Paris) 🇫🇷
Server-Side Swift Conference September 26th–27th 2024 in UK (London) 🇬🇧
SwiftLeeds October 8th-9th 2024 in UK (Leeds) 🇬🇧
PragmaConf October 29th-30th 2024 in Italy (Bologna) 🇮🇹
Do iOS 2024 November 12th-14th 2024 in Netherlands (Amsterdam) 🇳🇱
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