Build and Ship macOS and iOS Apps Entirely from the Command Line

The article explains a workflow that avoids opening Xcode entirely. It relies on command‑line tools such as xcodebuild and altool. Developers can compile source code, run tests, and generate binaries from the terminal. The guide covers creating universal macOS bundles and iOS IPA files. It also details signing certificates and provisioning profiles needed for distribution. The process can be scripted for continuous integration pipelines. Readers are shown how to upload builds to the App Store using altool. The approach streamlines automation and reduces reliance on the Xcode UI.