Reveal iOS SDK is a powerful tool that allows developers to inspect and debug their iOS applications in real-time. With its intuitive interface and robust features, it provides developers with invaluable insights into their app’s performance, user interactions, and UI hierarchy. This documentation will guide you through installing and utilizing the Reveal iOS SDK effectively.
## Installation
To integrate the Reveal iOS SDK into your project, follow these steps:
1. Open your Xcode project.
2. Go to **File > Swift Packages > Add Package Dependency**.
3. In the “Choose Package Repository” dialog, enter the following URL: `https://github.com/IttyBittyApps/Reveal-SDK.git`.
4. Click **Next** and select the desired version of the Reveal SDK.
5. Click **Finish** to add the package dependency to your project.
## Getting Started
To start using the Reveal iOS SDK, complete the following steps:
1. Import the Reveal framework in your AppDelegate file:
“`swift
import Reveal
“`
2. In the `didFinishLaunchingWithOptions` method of your AppDelegate class, insert the following code to initialize the Reveal SDK:
“`swift
Reveal.start()
“`
*Note: Make sure to call this method before any other `didFinishLaunchingWithOptions` code.*
3. Build and run your application. Reveal will automatically load and be ready for inspection.
## Features
The Reveal iOS SDK offers an array of powerful features to ease your debugging and optimization process:
1. **Visual Hierarchy**: Gain insights into the hierarchy of your app views, directly from within the app, using Reveal’s intuitive interface.
2. **Inspector**: Inspect and modify the properties and attributes of any view in your app during runtime.
3. **Animation Tweaks**: Pause, adjust, and replay view animations to fine-tune your app’s user experience.
4. **Attribute Tweaks**: Experiment with dynamic properties to tweak and optimize your app’s UI without recompiling.
5. **Live Code Editing**: Quickly modify your code and test changes on the fly, without the need for a full rebuild.
6. **3D View Debugger**: Analyze 3D scenes, shaders, and model nodes with ease, providing a comprehensive debugging experience for games and 3D applications.
## Requirements
The Reveal iOS SDK requires the following:
– Xcode 11.0 or higher
– iOS 11.0 or later
– Apple Developer account with a valid provisioning profile
– Swift 5 or later
## Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding the Reveal iOS SDK, try the following steps:
1. Ensure that you have followed the installation steps correctly.
2. Verify that you have the correct version of Xcode and iOS for compatibility.
3. Make sure your provisioning profiles are properly set up.
4. Visit the official Reveal website or refer to the Reveal documentation for further assistance.
## Conclusion
The Reveal iOS SDK provides an extensive set of debugging tools that greatly enhance the development process of iOS applications. By incorporating Reveal into your workflow, you gain deep insights into your app’s user interface, allowing for quick identification and resolution of issues. Harness the power of Reveal to optimize your app’s performance, user experience, and overall quality. Happy debugging!