Tag: #app-development

How to build a .dmg to distribute MacOS apps

Package a macOS app for distribution outside the Mac App Store by archiving it in Xcode, exporting it with a Developer ID signature, then creating a .dmg disk image. 2017-08-12

How to use keycastr

Keycastr is a tool that displays your keystrokes on the screen during screencasts, but has some issues like not displaying over maximized windows, fixed positioning, and using obscure key symbols. 2017-03-27

How to make a Cocoa application without a .xib file

To create a Cocoa app without a .xib file, remove the NSMainNibFile key from the Info.plist, and replace the @NSApplicationMain annotation on your AppDelegate class with a custom main.swift file that manually sets up the application and its delegate. 2017-03-17

How to add a developer account to XCode

Xcode uses “teams” to manage developer identities, and revoking a certificate on one device may require regenerating provisioning profiles. 2017-03-03

How to submit an app build to iTunes Connect

To submit a macOS app build to iTunes Connect, archive the app in Xcode, enable App Sandbox, then upload the build. 2017-03-02

How do I create the AppIcon for my app?

To fix misconfigured App Icons, create properly-sized PNG files and update the Contents.json file to reference the correct image files. 2017-03-01

What is the Apple Store release process?

1) Enroll in the Apple Developer Program. Create an “App Record” in iTunes Connect. Upload the app. Submit it for review. 2017-03-01

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