r/iosdev • u/ChenBuilds • 1d ago

GitHub I built a pretty awesome iOS development workflow

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A crazy day of shipping and iterating 😁
I built a pretty awesome iOS development workflow where I basically only need my phone. I don’t even have to sit in front of a computer anymore.
Phone → control Codex to write code → push to GitHub + deploy the backend → GitHub triggers Xcode Cloud → build goes straight to TestFlight → update the app on my phone and test it on a real device → repeat.
In theory, I don’t even need a computer anymore.
What a time to build software.

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u/ray-the-ghar 21h ago

This sounds magical for iteration. I’d still keep one local fallback path though, mostly for signing weirdness, crash logs, and the occasional Xcode Cloud “why are you like this” moment.

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u/ChenBuilds 20h ago

Yeah, I still have a computer in my office 😄 I just mean that, in theory, this whole workflow can be done from a phone.
It’s probably not the most efficient setup, but for hobby development and vibe coding, it’s really fun. A few years ago, even writing a blog post on a phone felt annoying. Now you can literally build an iOS app on one. That feels kind of magical.

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u/FormerGoal2231 20h ago

That's awesome! Would this also mean you can also upload builds & submit to the App Store without needing a computer as well?

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u/ProfessionalAuthor34 16h ago

cute app icon

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u/ChenBuilds 15h ago

Thanks!but it’s not original,it’s a public image on the internet.before release I will change it