Buddybuild offers Xcode Cloud, a continuous integration and delivery service that enables Apple developers to automate app builds, run parallel tests, and manage user feedback directly within Xcode. This platform reduces the time spent identifying bugs by instantly alerting teams to issues with committed code changes, enhancing the overall efficiency of the app development process.
Funding
$7.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Developing and testing applications for Apple's ecosystem traditionally requires significant manual effort for building, testing, and distributing apps to testers. Identifying bugs early in the development cycle can be time-consuming, especially when dealing with numerous code changes and device configurations.
Solution
Xcode Cloud is a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) service integrated directly into Xcode, designed to automate the building, testing, and deployment of Apple applications. It allows developers to configure workflows that automatically build apps with every committed code change, triggering instant alerts if any issues are introduced. The platform supports parallel testing across multiple device configurations, accelerating the identification of bugs and edge cases. Results for builds, tests, and user feedback are presented within Xcode, providing real-time status indicators and facilitating efficient monitoring.
Target Audience
The primary users are Apple developers, including individuals and teams, who seek to streamline their app development process through automated building, testing, and deployment workflows.
Features
- Automated workflows configurable to suit specific development processes
- Parallel testing across multiple Apple device configurations
- Real-time build status indicators and test results displayed within Xcode
- Integration with TestFlight for distributing builds to internal and external testers
- Secure and private environment with data encryption and ephemeral build environments
- Usage tracking and trend analysis available in App Store Connect