Question 1

How do I install and start using Crafter for my Xcode project?

Accepted Answer

Install it via 'gem install crafter', run 'crafter reset' to create a configuration file at ~/.crafter.rb, edit it with your settings, and then run 'crafter' in your project directory for interactive setup as shown in the README.

Question 2

Crafter vs using Xcode project templates – which is better for consistency?

Accepted Answer

Crafter is better for teams needing reusable, customizable configurations across projects, while Xcode templates are limited and less flexible. Crafter's Ruby-based setup allows for more control and optional modules.

Question 3

Can Crafter work with Carthage or Swift Package Manager instead of CocoaPods?

Accepted Answer

No, the README only mentions CocoaPods integration, so you'd need to handle other dependency managers separately. Crafter's configuration is focused on CocoaPods pods and scripts.

Question 4

How to add custom build scripts using Crafter?

Accepted Answer

In the configuration file, use the 'scripts' array within target blocks—for example, add shell scripts like icon versioning or arbitrary Ruby code, as demonstrated in the README with proc blocks.

Question 5

Does Crafter support Swift projects or is it only for Objective-C?

Accepted Answer

Crafter configures Xcode projects agnostically, so it works with both Swift and Objective-C. However, its examples use Objective-C-era tools like CocoaPods, so Swift-specific features might need manual adjustment.

Question 6

What if I need to update an existing project with new Crafter settings?

Accepted Answer

Run 'crafter' in the project directory to reapply the configuration interactively. Be cautious, as it may override existing settings; backing up the project first is recommended based on the CLI workflow.

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