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Sep 4, 2019 · Mobile Development

How to Perform Fine‑Grained Dependency Analysis for iOS Modules with LLVM and Clang Plugins

This article explains why modern iOS apps need modular dependency analysis, compares common approaches such as CocoaPods, header scanning, and symbol tools, and then details a source‑level LLVM‑based solution that uses Clang plugins to generate precise method‑level dependency metadata for each bundle.