StreamChatUI via XCFramework

[j-j-m]

What are you trying to achieve?

Due to a version incompatibility in Starscream (also used by AWS Amplify) I am trying to use StreamChatUI in an XCFramework via a binaryTarget in SPM. StreamChat works in this way but StreamChatUI results in a bunch of missing symbols.

I have tried manually building the framework into an XCFramework and also using the built products from Carthage.

If possible, how can you achieve this currently?

I can't AFAIK

What would be the better way?

would be awesome if you packaged XCFrameworks along with your releases (if possible)

GetStream Environment

GetStream Chat version: 4.2.0
GetStream Chat frameworks: StreamChatUI
iOS version: 15
Swift version: 5.5.1
Xcode version: 13
Device: any

Additional context

[adamrushy]

Thanks for opening this @j-j-m this is a topic we're discussing currently internally and we'll update you on the progress of this. Thank you.

[adamrushy]

@j-j-m just an update on this, we're currently in the process of documenting the next steps. We're also going to push out an update shortly on our discussions page about what we plan to do to support this.

[polqf]

Moved this discussion here: #1614 😄

[polqf]

I am trying to use StreamChatUI in an XCFramework via a binaryTarget in SPM. StreamChat works in this way but StreamChatUI results in a bunch of missing symbols

Btw @j-j-m, this should help you if you still want to build an xcframework yourself: 587c383
There is an issue with the generated .swiftinterface, which leads to missing Combine imports. Looks pretty much like a bug on their side, but cannot confirm as of now 🤷‍♂️

Also, bear in mind that creating an xcframework does not guarantee you that you'll be able to link both Stream and AWS to the same Starscream dylib

[nuno-vieira]

Hi @j-j-m Since https://github.com/GetStream/stream-chat-swift/releases/tag/4.7.0 release we support XCFramework's. Were you able to test this out? Did you found any issues?

Best,
Nuno