iOS

CocoaPods

CocoaPods is the easiest way to add devtodev into your iOS project.

1. Firstly, install CocoaPods using:

sudo gem install cocoapods

2. In the project directory execute the command:

pod init

3. In the created Podfile add the dependency:

platform :ios, '9.0'

target 'TargetName' do
  use_frameworks!
  pod 'DTDAnalytics', '~> 2.0.0'
end

4. Finally, run the command in your Xcode project directory:

pod install

CocoaPods should download and install the devtodev library, and create a new Xcode workspace. Open this workspace in Xcode.

Manual installation

1. Download the latest version of devtodev SDK from the repository

2. Add DTDAnalytics.xcframework to the project

3. Add frameworks:

  • AppTrackingTransparency.framework

  • AdSupport.framework

4. Add initialization todidFinishLaunchingWithOptions method:

let config = DTDAnalyticsConfiguration()
config.logLevel = .error
DTDAnalytics.initialize(applicationKey: "App ID", configuration: config)
  • An App ID can be found in the settings of the respective app in devtodev (Settings → SDK → Integration → Credentials).

  • config - an object instance of DTDAnalyticsConfiguration, which is used for specifying additional properties during the initialization.

DTDAnalyticsConfiguration

Example:

let config = DTDAnalyticsConfiguration()
config.currentLevel = 1
config.userId = "CustomUserID"
config.trackingAvailability = .enable
config.logLevel = .no
DTDAnalytics.initialize(applicationKey: "App ID", configuration: config)

Integration features

For Objective-C

  1. Create Bridging-Header. To do this, you need to add any swift file to the project (don’t delete it later) and choose ‘Create Bridging Header’ in the offered dialog box.

  2. Make sure that the ‘Build Settings’ for ‘Defines Module’ value evaluates to ‘YES’.

  3. While importing, use: #import <DTDAnalytics/DTDAnalytics-Swift.h>

For SwiftUI

For SDK to function properly, it needs to be integrated at the earliest moment of the app launch. It is recommended that you use the following method of main entry point initialization:

@main
struct TestSwiftUIApp: App {
    init() {
        let config = DTDAnalyticsConfiguration()
        config.logLevel = .debug
        DTDAnalytics.initialize(applicationKey: "App ID", configuration: config)
    }

    var body: some Scene {
        WindowGroup {
            ContentView()
        }
    }
}

Apps targeted at children

When developing and publishing apps targeted at children under 13 years old, you need to ensure special conditions for data processing. Any mobile app aimed at children or intended for users in a region with strict regulations on child online protection, must comply with current laws.

If your app has to comply with the legal requirements (COPPA), use the following recommendations:

  1. Implement the coppaControlEnable method. The method disables collection of ad IDs and vendor IDs (IDFA, IDFV).

  2. To comply with Apple’s guidelines

    1. Remove AppTrackingTransparency.framework and all the links pointing to it.

    2. Remove AdSupport.framework all the links pointing to it.

Call the coppaControlEnable method before SDK initialization. If the method was not called, the SDK will work as before.

DTDAnalytics.coppaControlEnable()
DTDAnalytics.initialize(applicationKey: "App ID", configuration: config)

Privacy Manifest

The Privacy Manifest is a new way introduced at WWDC23 for third-party SDK developers to provide information about their privacy policies.

The Privacy Manifest describes the methods for ensuring code confidentiality in the application in a unified format. When publishing the application, Xcode will combine the privacy manifests of all third-party SDKs used in your application into a single, convenient report. This report makes it easier to create more accurate privacy labels (Nutrition Labels).

The Privacy Manifest includes the following sections for data entry:

  • Privacy Tracking Enabled

  • Privacy Tracking Domains

  • Privacy Nutrition Label Types

  • Privacy Accessed API Types

Privacy Tracking Enabled. A Boolean value indicating whether the application or third-party SDK uses data for tracking, as defined within the App Tracking Transparency framework.

Privacy Tracking Domains. An array of strings listing the internet domains that the application or third-party SDK connects to and participates in tracking.

Privacy Nutrition Label Types. An array of dictionaries describing the types of data collected by the application or third-party SDK. Nutrition Labels are needed to let users know what data the application collects before installing it from the App Store.

Privacy Accessed API Types. An array of dictionaries describing the types of APIs accessed by the application or third-party SDK, which are marked as APIs and require verification for access.

Privacy manifest for Devtodev SDKs:

Analytics module

Privacy Nutrition Label Types

Privacy Accessed API Types

Messaging module

Privacy Nutrition Label Types

Privacy Accessed API Types

SDK Signature

Since we distribute our SDKs as binary dependencies, we have implemented a signing practice. Now, when you use a new version of the SDK, Xcode will confirm that it has been signed by us, increasing the integrity of the software supply chain.

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