Quick Nimble

Quick Nimble is a testing framework for Swift and Objective-C, primarily used in iOS and macOS development. It provides a behavior-driven development (BDD) style syntax that makes tests more readable and expressive, often paired with the Nimble matcher framework for assertions. It integrates seamlessly with Xcode and XCTest to streamline unit testing workflows.

Also known as: Quick, Nimble, Quick/Nimble, Quick-Nimble, Quick Nimble Framework

Why learn Quick Nimble?

Developers should learn Quick Nimble when building iOS or macOS applications in Swift or Objective-C to write clear, maintainable tests that align with BDD principles. It's particularly useful for teams adopting test-driven development (TDD) or those needing descriptive test output to improve collaboration and code quality in Apple ecosystem projects.

Learning Resources

• docs: Quick Documentation
• docs: Nimble Documentation
• tutorial: Ray Wenderlich Tutorial: Quick & Nimble
• tutorial: Hacking with Swift: Testing with Quick and Nimble
• video: YouTube: Quick and Nimble Introduction