Does the Xcode `Archive` function automatically use the `Release` build configuration?

Question

My standard workflow, when releasing an app to the App Store, is to press Product > Archive from Xcode\'s menubar.

I realize that I never change the Xcod

Answer 1

Yes. By default, the Debug configuration is used for running on the Simulator while the Release is for Archives. I recommend looking at your Schemes.

Product -> Scheme -> Edit Scheme...