Can we use sketch UI elements directly into Xcode?
I am new to sketch 3. I have a hand on experience with Xcode and iOS development.
My question is wether we can directly use sketch elements in xcode or sketch is only used for prototyping the UI?
For example, If I design Label with a text field in sketch then can I used it as UI Label and UITextField in Xcode?
Answer
In my experience as a designer that also develops in Xcode any solutions that claim to go directly from Sketch into Xcode either become vapourware after some time or don't provide a very good solution. I assume it's because Auto Layout is quite complicated and fragile.
It's best to just learn iOS development using Storyboards or possibly SwiftUI for layout. There are some elements that you can get from Sketch into Xcode such as colors, typography and iconography.
Here's a list of apps that can help you with that:
Zeplin: Handoff designs and styleguides with accurate specs, assets, code snippets automatically. https://zeplin.io
InVision: Prepare designs for development. https://www.invisionapp.com/feature/inspect
Avocado: Open designs without design tools. Export images without preparing layers. Click on layers to get code. https://avocode.com/hand-off-and-inspect
Flawless: A tool to compare the expected design and the real app right inside iOS Simulator (useful for designers who use Xcode or mobile developers). https://flawlessapp.io
Sketch to Xcode: The fastest way to get colors from Sketch to Xcode. https://sketchtoxcode.com Disclaimer: I'm the maker of this app.