Question 1

How to integrate Airbnb Swift style guide with an existing Xcode project?

Accepted Answer

Add the package as a dependency in your Package.swift and run the format command plugin; for Xcode settings, use the provided bash script to configure indentation and column width automatically.

Question 2

Airbnb Swift style guide vs. SwiftLint default rules – what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Airbnb's guide is more comprehensive and philosophy-driven, with specific rules for modern Swift features like SwiftUI and conditional expressions, whereas SwiftLint defaults are more generic; Airbnb integrates both SwiftFormat and SwiftLint for enforcement.

Question 3

Does the Airbnb style guide support Swift 6?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the plugin infers the Swift version from Package.swift but allows manual specification with the --swift-version flag, as shown in the usage guide for custom versions like 6.2.

Question 4

Can I exclude test files from automatic formatting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the --exclude flag with the format command, e.g., 'swift package format --exclude Tests', to skip specific directories during linting or formatting.

Question 5

What happens if lint rules conflict with Xcode's formatting?

Accepted Answer

The guide is designed to avoid conflicts with Xcode's ^+I indentation behavior, as stated in the tenets, but manual adjustments might be needed if issues arise in complex multi-line conditions.

Question 6

Is there a way to customize the rules to fit our team's preferences?

Accepted Answer

Limited; the guide is opinionated and meant for consistency, but you can adjust SwiftFormat or SwiftLint configurations externally, though this may deviate from the intended style.

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