Swift Style Guide - Deployment and Usage Guide

Prerequisites

• Swift Development Tools: Xcode 13.0 or later, or Swift 5.5+
• Git: For cloning the repository
• macOS: Required for Swift development and running the style guide tools

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kodecocodes/swift-style-guide.git
   cd swift-style-guide
   

2. Install SwiftLint (required for style checking):

   brew install swiftlint
   

3. Verify installation:

   swiftlint version
   

Configuration

The style guide uses the following configuration files:

• .swiftlint.yml: SwiftLint configuration file
• .editorconfig: Editor configuration for consistent formatting

Environment Variables: None required for local development.

API Keys: Not applicable for this style guide project.

Build & Run

Development

1. Check SwiftLint configuration:

   swiftlint lint --path Sources/
   

2. Run style checks on example files:

   swiftlint lint --path Examples/
   

Production

The style guide is primarily documentation and configuration. To use it in your projects:

1. Copy the .swiftlint.yml file to your project root
2. Integrate SwiftLint into your Xcode build phases or CI/CD pipeline

Deployment

This project is a style guide and configuration files, not a deployable application. To share or use:

• GitHub Repository: The primary distribution method
• Swift Package Manager: Reference the repository as a dependency if needed
• Git Submodules: Add as a submodule to your project

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

SwiftLint not found

brew install swiftlint

SwiftLint configuration errors

• Ensure .swiftlint.yml is in your project root
• Check YAML syntax in the configuration file

Xcode integration issues

• Add SwiftLint to your Xcode build phases
• Ensure the SwiftLint binary path is correct in your build settings

Getting Help

• Issues: Report problems on the GitHub Issues page
• Discussions: Use the GitHub Discussions for questions and community support
• Documentation: Refer to the SwiftLint documentation for detailed configuration options