Creating Objective-C Frameworks

Welcome! Today, we'll dive into Objective-C frameworks. Think of a framework as a self-contained bundle of code and resources.

• They package reusable code, like classes and functions.
• They can also include assets, such as images or localized strings.
• Frameworks promote modularity, making it easier to reuse code across multiple projects or distribute to others.

They are essential for building complex apps and sharing components.

You might have heard of static or dynamic libraries. How do frameworks differ?

• Libraries (.a, .dylib) contain only compiled code.
• Frameworks (.framework) are a directory structure bundling code, headers, resources, and even other frameworks.
• This self-contained nature simplifies distribution and integration into projects.

On iOS, frameworks are the preferred way to package and share reusable components.