azure devops React native IOS build RCTAppDelegate.h' file not found error
i get this error in my devops pipeline for IOS build of react native app
RCTAppDelegate.h' file not found
/Users/runner/work/1/s/ios/MyNewApp/AppDelegate.h:1:9: 'RCTAppDelegate.h' file not found
CompileC /Users/runner/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/MyNewApp-ajfktijvrkpgmscslwbprnszgveb/Build/Intermediates.noindex/MyNewApp.build/Release-iphonesimulator/MyNewApp.build/Objects-normal/x86_64/AppDelegate.o
/Users/runner/work/1/s/ios/MyNewApp/AppDelegate.mm normal x86_64 objective-c++ com.apple.compilers.llvm.clang.1_0.compiler (in target 'MyNewApp' from project 'MyNewApp') (1 failure)
Can someone help me out?
Answers
The error message indicates that the compiler cannot find the RCTAppDelegate.h
file, which is a part of React Native. This typically occurs when the React Native library is not properly linked or configured in your iOS project.
Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:
-
Check React Native Installation: Ensure that React Native is properly installed and configured in your project. You can reinstall React Native by running
npm install
oryarn install
in the root directory of your project. -
Check Podfile: If you are using CocoaPods for managing dependencies in your iOS project, ensure that the React Native dependencies are correctly listed in the
Podfile
. You can add or update React Native dependencies by editing thePodfile
and runningpod install
. -
Check Header Search Paths: Make sure that the path to the React Native library is included in the Header Search Paths of your Xcode project settings. You can find this setting under
Build Settings
>Search Paths
>Header Search Paths
. Add the path to the directory containingRCTAppDelegate.h
if it's missing. -
Check React Native Version: If you recently upgraded React Native, ensure that your project is compatible with the new version. Sometimes, breaking changes in React Native updates can lead to issues like this. You may need to update your project's configuration or make changes to accommodate the new version.
-
Clean Build: Try cleaning your Xcode project build folder and rebuilding the project. This can help resolve any caching issues that might be causing the problem. You can clean the build folder by selecting
Product
>Clean Build Folder
in Xcode. -
Check Project References: Verify that the project references to React Native libraries are correctly set up in Xcode. Ensure that
RCTAppDelegate.h
is included in the project's file structure and correctly referenced in theAppDelegate.m
file.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 'RCTAppDelegate.h' file not found
error in your iOS build pipeline. If the issue persists, double-check your React Native setup and configuration for any inconsistencies or errors.