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Quick Overview
Tuist is an open-source tool designed to simplify and streamline the development of Xcode projects. It provides a declarative API for defining project structures, automating tasks, and managing dependencies, making it easier for iOS, macOS, and tvOS developers to maintain large and complex projects.
Pros
- Simplifies project configuration and maintenance
- Improves collaboration by standardizing project structure
- Automates repetitive tasks, saving time and reducing errors
- Provides a modular approach to project architecture
Cons
- Requires learning a new tool and syntax
- May have a learning curve for developers used to traditional Xcode project management
- Limited adoption compared to native Xcode project management
- Some advanced Xcode features may not be fully supported
Getting Started
To get started with Tuist, follow these steps:
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Install Tuist using Homebrew:
brew install tuist
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Initialize a new project:
tuist init --platform ios --name MyProject
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Generate the Xcode project:
tuist generate
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Open the generated Xcode project:
tuist edit
For more detailed information and advanced usage, refer to the official Tuist documentation.
Competitor Comparisons
A Swift command line tool for generating your Xcode project
Pros of XcodeGen
- Simpler setup and configuration process
- Faster generation of Xcode projects
- More lightweight and focused solely on project generation
Cons of XcodeGen
- Less comprehensive project management features
- Limited support for custom build phases and scripts
- Requires manual maintenance of project structure
Code Comparison
XcodeGen project specification:
name: MyApp
targets:
MyApp:
type: application
platform: iOS
sources: [MyApp]
dependencies:
- target: MyFramework
Tuist project definition:
let project = Project(
name: "MyApp",
targets: [
Target(
name: "MyApp",
platform: .iOS,
product: .app,
bundleId: "com.example.MyApp",
infoPlist: "Info.plist",
sources: ["Sources/**"],
dependencies: [
.target(name: "MyFramework")
]
)
]
)
XcodeGen uses a YAML-based configuration file, while Tuist employs Swift for project definition. XcodeGen's syntax is more concise, but Tuist offers greater flexibility and type safety. Both tools aim to simplify Xcode project management, but Tuist provides a more comprehensive solution with additional features beyond project generation.
Strong typed, autocompleted resources like images, fonts and segues in Swift projects
Pros of R.swift
- Focuses specifically on generating type-safe resources for Swift projects
- Lightweight and easy to integrate into existing Xcode projects
- Provides autocomplete for resources like images, fonts, and localized strings
Cons of R.swift
- Limited to resource management, doesn't offer project generation or configuration
- Requires manual setup and integration into build phases
- May not scale as well for very large projects with complex resource structures
Code Comparison
R.swift usage:
let icon = R.image.settingsIcon()
let title = R.string.localizable.settingsTitle()
Tuist usage:
import ProjectResources
let icon = Asset.settingsIcon.image
let title = L10n.Settings.title
Summary
R.swift is a focused tool for generating type-safe resource accessors in Swift projects, offering easy integration and improved code completion for resources. However, it has a narrower scope compared to Tuist, which provides a more comprehensive project management solution. R.swift requires manual setup, while Tuist offers automated project generation and configuration. The choice between the two depends on whether you need a lightweight resource management tool or a full-featured project generation and management system.
A tool to enforce Swift style and conventions.
Pros of SwiftLint
- Focused specifically on Swift code style and conventions
- Large set of pre-defined rules with customizable configurations
- Integrates well with Xcode and CI/CD pipelines
Cons of SwiftLint
- Limited to linting and doesn't handle project generation or management
- Can be resource-intensive for large projects
- Requires manual setup and configuration for each project
Code Comparison
SwiftLint example:
swiftlint autocorrect
swiftlint lint --reporter json > swiftlint-report.json
Tuist example:
tuist generate
tuist build
Key Differences
- SwiftLint focuses on code quality and style enforcement for Swift projects
- Tuist is a project generation and management tool for Xcode projects
- SwiftLint is more specialized, while Tuist offers broader project management features
Use Cases
- Use SwiftLint when you need to enforce coding standards and improve code quality in Swift projects
- Choose Tuist when you want to simplify Xcode project setup, management, and build processes
Community and Support
- Both projects have active communities and regular updates
- SwiftLint has a larger user base due to its specific focus on Swift linting
- Tuist offers comprehensive documentation and tutorials for project management
Integration
- SwiftLint can be easily integrated into existing Swift projects
- Tuist requires a more significant change in project structure and workflow
A simple, decentralized dependency manager for Cocoa
Pros of Carthage
- Decentralized dependency management, allowing direct use of GitHub repositories
- Builds frameworks binary, resulting in faster compilation times
- Supports multiple platforms (iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS)
Cons of Carthage
- Requires manual framework integration into Xcode projects
- Slower initial setup and dependency resolution compared to Tuist
- Limited to Swift and Objective-C projects
Code Comparison
Carthage (Cartfile):
github "Alamofire/Alamofire" ~> 5.0
github "SwiftyJSON/SwiftyJSON" ~> 4.0
Tuist (Project.swift):
let project = Project(
name: "MyApp",
targets: [
Target(
name: "MyApp",
platform: .iOS,
product: .app,
bundleId: "com.example.MyApp",
infoPlist: "Info.plist",
sources: ["Sources/**"],
dependencies: [
.external(name: "Alamofire"),
.external(name: "SwiftyJSON")
]
)
]
)
Tuist offers a more integrated approach to project management, including dependency handling, while Carthage focuses solely on dependency management. Tuist provides a more streamlined setup process and automates project generation, but Carthage offers more flexibility in terms of dependency sources and binary framework builds.
The Cocoa Dependency Manager.
Pros of CocoaPods
- Widely adopted and mature dependency management system for iOS projects
- Large ecosystem with a vast number of available libraries and frameworks
- Supports both Swift and Objective-C projects
Cons of CocoaPods
- Can slow down project build times, especially for larger projects
- Requires maintenance of a separate Podfile and occasional pod updates
- May introduce complexities in version management and conflicts
Code Comparison
CocoaPods (Podfile):
platform :ios, '13.0'
use_frameworks!
target 'MyApp' do
pod 'Alamofire', '~> 5.0'
end
Tuist (Project.swift):
import ProjectDescription
let project = Project(
name: "MyApp",
targets: [
Target(
name: "MyApp",
platform: .iOS,
product: .app,
bundleId: "com.example.MyApp",
infoPlist: "Info.plist",
sources: ["Sources/**"],
dependencies: [
.package(url: "https://github.com/Alamofire/Alamofire.git", .upToNextMajor(from: "5.0.0"))
]
)
]
)
Tuist offers a more integrated approach to project management, potentially simplifying the development process and improving build times. However, CocoaPods remains a popular choice due to its extensive library support and familiarity within the iOS development community.
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ðº What's Tuist
Tuist is a command line tool that leverages project generation to abstract intricacies of Xcode projects, and uses it as a foundation to help teams maintain and optimize their large modular projects.
It's open source and written in Swift.
â¬ï¸ Install
The recommended installation method is to install mise and then run mise install tuist
to install Tuist.
You can check out the documentation to learn more about the rationale behind our installation approach and alternative approaches.
ð Bootstrap your first project
tuist init --platform ios
tuist edit # Customize your project manifest
tuist generate # Generates Xcode project & workspace
tuist build # Builds your project
Check out the project "Create a new project" guide to learn more about Tuist and all its features.
ð Documentation
Do you want to know more about what Tuist can offer you? Or perhaps want to contribute to the project and you need a starting point?
You can check out the project documentation.
ð¬ Sample projects
You can find some sample projects in the fixtures folder or the awesome Tuist repo! ð
â CI Sponsor
Codemagic, a CI/CD tool for building world-class mobile apps, supports the development of Tuist by providing fast and reliable CI environments.
ð° Sponsors
The financial sustainability of the project is possible thanks to the ongoing contributions from our GitHub Sponsors and Open Collective Backers. From them, we'd like to give a special mention to the following sponsors:
ð¥ Gold Sponsors
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Stream helps build scalable in-app chat or activity feeds in days. Product teams trust Stream to launch faster, iterate more often, and ship a better user experience. |
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Emerge Tools is a suite of revolutionary products designed to supercharge mobile apps and the teams that build them. |
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ðâ ï¸Supported by great companies
Great companies support the project by giving us access to their service through an open-source program.
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ð§âð» Want to contribute?
You can use our contribution docs to get started. If you don't have a specific issue in mind, we are more than happy to help you, just ask for help in a given issue or on our Slack. You can find good issues for first-time contributors here. We also offer issue bounties for some highly-valued issues.
⨠Core Team
Pedro Piñera |
Marek FoÅt |
Kas |
Daniele Formichelli |
Mike Simons |
ð Core Alumni
The following people were once core contributors helping steer the project in the right direction and ensuring we have a reliable foundation we can build new features upon:
Natan Rolnik |
Andrea Cipriani |
Oliver Atkinson |
Romain Boulay |
Kamil Harasimowicz |
Luis Padron |
Alfredo Delli Bovi |
⨠Contributors
Thanks goes to these wonderful people:
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