I can't take this Swift compile time anymore. It's up to 40 minutes now and all we can say is "optimize the code" and "get faster computers"

Are you using CocoaPods?

@BellAppLab yeah

I'm guessing you have quite a few dependencies as well. The problem with CocoaPods + Swift is that you have to use the '!use_frameworks' directive, which means all your dependencies are compiled into a Pods framework. This process is not optimised by Xcode (I'm guessing it assumes a framework is third-party software that should be messed with), leading to both longer compilations and slower app launches (the whole framework needs to be loaded into memory at once).

My advice to you is:

1- have fewer dependencies, if possible
2- use git modules if #1 above fails

I know git modules are a pain in a lot of parts of the body. However, I honestly think the cost of using dependencies must be on the developer, not on the user.

* shouldn't

@BellAppLab I'll talk to my buds in charge of managing the workspace. I believe we're already ignoring the frameworks. Modulizing might help but with short deadlines the major refactor required would get us fired probably. And you're right we've got a lot of dependencies.