ABSDEV Studio 1.0

Overview

ABSDEV Studio 1.0 RC1 introduces the initial release candidate of the native macOS application, with improvements to release packaging, code signing and distribution infrastructure.

This release focuses on preparing ABSDEV Studio for secure distribution outside the Mac App Store.

Release Highlights

Native macOS Support

• Universal application supporting Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
• Native macOS application architecture.
• Integration with SwiftTerm for terminal functionality.

iCloud Integration

• CloudKit capability configured.
• Dedicated iCloud container: iCloud.com.absdev.studio.
• iCloud entitlements configured for the application.

Security and Code Signing

• Configured Developer ID Application signing.
• Added dedicated Developer ID provisioning profile.
• Enabled hardened runtime for distribution.
• Resolved signing conflicts affecting Swift Package dependencies.
• Improved separation between application signing and dependency signing.

Build and Distribution

• Automated Release configuration builds.
• Automated application signature verification.
• Automated DMG generation.
• Integrated Apple’s notarization service into the release workflow.
• Configured secure Keychain-based notarization credentials.

Build System Improvements

• Corrected Xcode signing configuration conflicts.
• Removed global signing overrides affecting SwiftTerm.
• Improved compatibility with automatic signing for Swift Package dependencies.
• Established a repeatable release packaging process.