Xcode Cheat Sheet

Here’s a basic cheat sheet for Xcode, Apple’s integrated development environment (IDE) used for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS app development:

Project and Workspace

  • Create a New Project:
    • Open Xcode, go to File > New > Project.
  • Open an Existing Project:
    • File > Open > Navigate to the project folder.
  • Workspace:
    • A workspace can contain multiple projects.

User Interface

  • Main Areas:
    • Navigator, Editor, Debugger, Utility, and Toolbar.
  • Toggle Assistant Editor:
    • Option + Command + Enter.

Navigation

  • Jump to File:
    • Command + Shift + O.
  • Jump to Symbol:
    • Command + Shift + O and start typing.
  • Jump to Line:
    • Command + L.

Build and Run

  • Build and Run:
    • Command + R.
  • Stop:
    • Command + . to stop running the app.
  • Clean:
    • Shift + Command + K to clean the build.

Debugging

  • Toggle Breakpoint:
    • Command + \.
  • Step Over:
    • F6 or Command + Y.
  • Step Into:
    • F7 or Command + \.
  • Step Out:
    • F8 or Command + Option + \.

Interface Builder

  • Open Interface Builder:
    • Select a .xib or .storyboard file.
  • Show/Hide Library:
    • Shift + Command + L.
  • Show/Hide Attributes Inspector:
    • Option + Command + 4.
  • Connect UI Elements to Code:
    • Control + Drag.

Version Control

  • Open Version Editor:
    • Option + Command + Return.
  • Commit Changes:
    • Source Control > Commit.

Simulator

  • Run on Simulator:
    • Select the target device, then Command + R.
  • Toggle Software Keyboard:
    • Control + Command + K.

Project Configuration

  • Build Settings:
    • Configure project settings in the “Build Settings” tab.
  • Info.plist:
    • Configure app information and settings.

Documentation

  • Quick Help:
    • Option + Click on a symbol.
  • Open Documentation:
    • Shift + Command + 0.

Customization

  • Customize Toolbar:
    • Right-click on the toolbar > Customize Toolbar.

Shortcuts

  • Show/Hide Navigator:
    • Command + 0 (zero).
  • Show/Hide Debug Area:
    • Shift + Command + Y.

This cheat sheet covers some basic Xcode shortcuts and commands. Remember to explore additional features and shortcuts based on your specific development needs. Xcode’s rich feature set supports various aspects of app development, so it’s beneficial to become familiar with its capabilities.