Open Radar

 
Summary:
Xcode makes changes to xib files when it opens them which do not reflect any user actions. Simply viewing a xib is sufficient to change the file.

These changes are in the com.apple.InterfaceKit and macosx.version keys.

As a result of this developers who use source control end up either:

1. Constantly committing meaningless changes with messages like "I don't know, Xcode changed something", or

2. Constantly rolling back meaningless changes.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Create a project with at least one xib.
2. View but do not change this file in a newer version of Xcode and/or Mac OS X than the version used when creating the file.

Expected Results:
If the user has only viewed the file, not changed it, the file would not be changed.

Actual Results:
Xcode makes its own changes, leading the developer to choose which of the two stupid options outlined above he/she prefers.

Version:
Xcode 5.0.2 / 5A3005, Mac OS X 10.9 / 13A603.

Notes:
A screenshot of the file differences is attached.

Configuration:


Attachments:
'xib diff-1.png' was successfully uploaded.

For OpenRadar: the image can be seen at http://cl.ly/image/182p372c1R3W