iOS Release & DistributionLesson 77Free preview

Signing & Distribution

This lesson is part of Swift · All levels

Summary

This lesson discusses the concept of Code Signing, Provisioning Profiles, and certifications in the Apple Developer Program. Before an app can run on a physical iPhone or be distributed to the public, a binary file must be cryptographically signed using an Apple trusted certificate to guarantee the integrity and security of the app.

Key points

Apple Developer Program ($99/year) required to sign and distribute the app publicly
Signing Certificate (Development & Distribution) validly proves the identity of the developer
Provisioning Profile links the Certificate, App ID (Bundle ID), Entitlements, and Device UDIDs
Xcode Automatic Signing makes it easy to automatically create and update certificates

Full lesson

Code examples and quizzes

Full lessons, code examples, and quizzes are available to subscribers. 5 questions.