core data in a static library for the iPhone

Question

I\'ve built a static library that makes heavy use of the Core Data framework. I can successfully use the library in my external project, but ONLY if I include the .xcdatamod

Answer 1

No, the limitation on using non-Apple frameworks in an iPhone app really changes the dependency game relative to OS X. Most iPhone "frameworks" (e.g. Google's toolbox for Mac, Core Plot, etc.) actually recommend that you include the source in your main application project rather than linking a product (i.e. a static library). I think the community consensus is that, on iPhone, it's OK to expect consumers of your framework to have to do a little "manual" work to use your library. In your case, this is including the xcdatamodel file in the main project. As with most of Objective-C, tell your users not to make use of the implementation details and leave it at that.