DevOps for Swift (iOS/macOS) Developers

This book is the first practical guide in Russian that bridges the gap between Swift development and modern DevOps practices. Whether you are an iOS/macOS developer looking to automate building, testing, and app delivery, or a DevOps engineer exploring the Apple ecosystem, this edition is for you.

The book follows a "from simple to complex" approach. You will start with basic concepts: what CI/CD is, why automation is needed, and how to set up Xcode Cloud or GitHub Actions for a Swift project. Then you will move on to containerization with Docker, working with Fastlane, and creating full-fledged pipelines for the App Store and TestFlight.

Special attention is given to integration with server-side Swift frameworks (Vapor, Kitura), setting up monitoring and logging, as well as security issues during deployment. You will learn how to organize infrastructure for team development, manage versions and releases using modern tools.

What you will learn:

• Basics of CI/CD for Apple platforms: setting up pipelines in Xcode Cloud, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Bitrise.
• Automating routine tasks with Fastlane: building, signing, uploading to App Store Connect.
• Containerizing Swift applications with Docker and working with Kubernetes.
• Monitoring and debugging in production: Firebase Crashlytics, Telemetry, logging.
• Integrating testing: Unit tests, UI tests, load testing in CI.
• Deploying server-side Swift applications on AWS, Heroku, and custom servers.
• Managing secrets, certificates, and provisioning profiles.
• Organizing team work: code review, feature flags, canary releases.

Who this book is for:

• iOS/macOS developers looking to automate build and delivery processes.
• DevOps engineers transitioning to the Apple ecosystem.
• Team leads and technical managers implementing DevOps practices in their teams.
• Freelancers and owners of small studios aiming to optimize pipelines.

The book contains numerous code examples, ready-made configurations, and checklists that can be immediately applied in practice. All examples are tested on current versions of Swift 5.9+ and Xcode 15+. After reading, you will be able to independently set up a full CI/CD cycle for any Apple project — from idea to publication in the stores.