How do I test background tasks in the Xcode simulator?

Since background tasks don't always fire automatically in the simulator, this skill provides specific LLDB commands to manually trigger tasks for testing registration and execution logic.

Why won't my iOS background task run?

Common causes include registering the task after the app has finished launching, identifier mismatches in the Info.plist, or the system throttling execution based on user usage patterns and battery health.

Will background tasks run if the user force-quits my app?

No. If a user manually swipes away an app from the App Switcher, iOS prevents all background tasks from running until the user explicitly launches the app again.

Does this skill support Swift 6 structured concurrency?

Yes, it includes implementation patterns using withTaskCancellationHandler to correctly bridge background task expiration events to modern async/await workflows.

What is the difference between BGAppRefreshTask and BGProcessingTask?

BGAppRefreshTask is for short, 30-second updates to keep content fresh, while BGProcessingTask allows for several minutes of runtime for maintenance work when the device is charging.

iOS Background Processing (Axiom)

Name: iOS Background Processing (Axiom)
Author: CharlesWiltgen

byCharlesWiltgen

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Mobile Development

Manages the full lifecycle of iOS background tasks including scheduling, debugging, and Swift 6 concurrency integration.

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This skill provides a comprehensive framework for implementing and debugging background execution on xOS platforms like iOS and iPadOS. It guides developers through the complexities of BGTaskScheduler, offering systematic checklists for registration, decision trees for choosing the right task types, and implementation patterns for expiration handling and Swift 6 structured concurrency. Whether you are troubleshooting tasks that never trigger or optimizing heavy maintenance jobs for when a device is charging, this skill ensures background work is handled as a reliable system privilege using battle-tested patterns.

Características Principales

Implementation support for BGAppRefresh, BGProcessing, and BGContinuedProcessing tasks
Detailed checklists for Info.plist configuration and LLDB testing commands
233 GitHub stars
Systematic BGTaskScheduler registration and lifecycle management
Debugging decision trees for task execution failures and early terminations
Swift 6 concurrency patterns for expiration handling and task cancellation

Casos de Uso

Implementing reliable content refresh cycles to keep apps updated for users
Troubleshooting background execution failures using LLDB and system console logs
Scheduling heavy maintenance or ML training during device charging and idle states

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Características Principales

Implementation support for BGAppRefresh, BGProcessing, and BGContinuedProcessing tasks
Detailed checklists for Info.plist configuration and LLDB testing commands
233 GitHub stars
Systematic BGTaskScheduler registration and lifecycle management
Debugging decision trees for task execution failures and early terminations
Swift 6 concurrency patterns for expiration handling and task cancellation

Casos de Uso

Implementing reliable content refresh cycles to keep apps updated for users
Troubleshooting background execution failures using LLDB and system console logs
Scheduling heavy maintenance or ML training during device charging and idle states