Xamarin step without ipa/apk

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1

Is there a Xamarin step that does not expect an ipa/apk?
I am just looking to run my unit test and ensure that the project builds.

2

Hi @mleatherb ,

the official Xamarin builder step is called Xamarin Archive, but this is expected to generate an out:

  • for ios/tvos projects it is either ipa / app or xcarchive.
  • for android projects apk
  • for macos app / pkg or xcarchive

If you just want to build your project, you can use a script step, with content input value like this:

#!/bin/bash
set -e

# Build android project

/Library/Frameworks/Mono.framework/Commands/xbuild \
  ANDROID_CSPORJ_PTH \
  /target:SignAndroidPackage \
  /p:Configuration=Debug

# Build ios project

/Library/Frameworks/Mono.framework/Commands/xbuild \
  SOLUTION_PTH \
  /target:Build \
  /p:Configuration=Ad-Hoc \
  /p:Platform=iPhone

The command args depends on your requirements, see more:

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