iOS Devs, when you submit an app to Apple, do they see the source code?

[iPhone 7]

Always been curious about this.

 

[robbieduncan]

No

 

[thewitt]

They do not, however they have software that will scan your code for calls to unpublished APIs so you have to keep your code in the safe zone...

 

[iPhone 7]

I was wondering about this because it's twice now that someone has slipped in an app with a SOCKS proxy tethering easter egg. What else can you tell me about this process? It's so intriguing to me.

 

[thewitt]

Apples automated test gets smarter over time.... They have not released the process they use, but former employees have been fairly open about the testing process.

I can also tell you if you break the rules and try to fool Apple, they will ban you from the store forever.... and revoke your developer credentials.