2 best new features for developers from Xcode 12.5

Xcode 12.5 requires macOS Big Sur. This Xcode has great new features.

Build Products Folder

The Reveal Build Products Folder item in the Product menu reveals the build products directory in Finder. 

Record Video from Simulator

  • Simulator now supports recording video from within the app. Hold Option when clicking on the screenshot button in the toolbar (or press ⌘+R) to record a video. Click the red button to stop video recording.
  • Simulator can create animated GIFs from video recordings using the new Record Video feature. After recording a video, right-click on the video preview, then select Save as Animated GIF. To keep both the video file and the animated GIF, press and hold Option and select Save Copy as Animated GIF. You can adjust the dimensions and size of the generated GIFs in Simulator Preferences.

Conclusion

So many things are there to explore in SwiftUI, Xcode 12, iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur. If I get time, I will keep posted!

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