How to test & publish your Rork app via Xcode

Why do you need Xcode?

Xcode is great because it helps you track logs and look more in-depth at why your app may or may not work. It also allows one-click submission to the App Store and is very efficient due to its being an Apple product.
Requirements

Mac OS computer
Connected to GitHub
GitHub desktop app installed
Xcode app installed
VSCode installed
Apple Developer Account

Installing Xcode

Download Xcode from the App Store

Opening your Rork project in Xcode

Connect to GitHub

Go to GitHub

Open with GitHub Desktop

Right-click the name of your app and open it in VS Code:

Now you’ll need to set up your environment If you’re using Rork Max, just type:

Xed .

If not:
Install Homebrew (if not installed)

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Install Node.js (includes npm)

brew install node

Verify:

node -v
npm -v

Install Yarn

npm install -g yarn

Verify:

yarn -v

Install Expo CLI

npm install -g expo

Verify:

npx expo --version

Install Xcode Command Line Tools

xcode-select --install

Accept license:

sudo xcodebuild -license accept

Install CocoaPods

sudo gem install cocoapods

Verify:

pod --version

Install Project Dependencies From project root:

yarn

Run iOS Prebuild and Open Xcode

yarn && npx expo prebuild -p ios && xed ios

After this, your project should open up in Xcode.

Here are some issues you may run into and how to solve them:

If iOS Folder Already Exists

npx expo prebuild -p ios --clean

If Dependencies or Pods Break

rm -rf node_modules ios
yarn
npx expo prebuild -p ios

If CocoaPods Fail

cd ios
pod deintegrate
pod install
cd ..

Final Requirement Check

node -v
npm -v
yarn -v
npx expo --version
pod --version

After your project is open in Xcode, publish to the App Store (via TestFlight)

Navigate to “Product” and click “Archive.”

To test in the simulator: Hit the play button, and then go back to your VS Code terminal and run: yarn start

Troubleshooting:

Delete any .lock file, IOS, Android, or node_modules file. Then rerun the commands before.

Other commands to try:

Yarn install.
npm expo prebuild
Xed ios
npm expo start

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to test & publish your Rork app via Xcode

Why do you need Xcode?

Installing Xcode

Opening your Rork project in Xcode

Here are some issues you may run into and how to solve them:

Final Requirement Check

After your project is open in Xcode, publish to the App Store (via TestFlight)

Troubleshooting:

​Why do you need Xcode?

​Installing Xcode

​Opening your Rork project in Xcode

​Here are some issues you may run into and how to solve them:

​Final Requirement Check

​After your project is open in Xcode, publish to the App Store (via TestFlight)

​Troubleshooting:

Why do you need Xcode?

Installing Xcode

Opening your Rork project in Xcode

Here are some issues you may run into and how to solve them:

Final Requirement Check

After your project is open in Xcode, publish to the App Store (via TestFlight)

Troubleshooting: