Example Xcode project with self-hosted runner

What is self-hosted runner

A self-hosted runner is your computer to execute your workflow jobs.

Purpose

To help developers setup their projects with self-hosted runners on Mac.

This repository has working xcode project and Github Actions workflows that can be used as a template.

How to run

See wiki on instructions how to setup macOS runners.

Fork this repository and add your runner to see them build and test example code.

Why self-hosted

Self-hosted runners offer more control of hardware, operating system, and software tools than GitHub-hosted runners provide. See: https://docs.github.com/en/actions/hosting-your-own-runners/about-self-hosted-runners#about-self-hosted-runners

Compared to cloud hosted runners this solution results in:

1. Faster runs
2. Less cost
3. Easier to debug
4. Tests on devices

At the cost:

1. Setup
2. Maintenance