Question 1

How do I use a custom template with SwiftPlate?

Accepted Answer

Use the --repo command-line argument to specify a custom repository URL when running SwiftPlate. This allows you to leverage team-specific templates for standardized project generation, as mentioned in the README's arguments table.

Question 2

SwiftPlate vs manually setting up a Swift project – which is faster?

Accepted Answer

SwiftPlate is significantly faster for bootstrapping cross-platform frameworks with multiple package managers, saving minutes per project. However, manual setup offers more control for unique configurations, so choose based on your project's complexity and needs.

Question 3

Does SwiftPlate support SwiftUI or UIKit projects?

Accepted Answer

No, SwiftPlate is focused on generating Swift framework projects, not full applications with UI components. For SwiftUI or UIKit apps, you'd need to add UI code manually after generation or use other tools.

Question 4

How can I automate SwiftPlate in a CI/CD pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Use command-line arguments like --project, --destination, and --force to run SwiftPlate non-interactively. This allows seamless integration into scripts for automated project generation in CI/CD environments, as documented in the README.

Question 5

What happens if Swift updates break SwiftPlate templates?

Accepted Answer

Templates may require updates to stay compatible with new Swift versions. You'll need to monitor the repository for fixes or maintain custom templates yourself, which adds maintenance overhead.

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