This is all true, but I don't think that they are positioning this "Xcode Cloud" as an all-purpose continuous integration platform. It's really only for folks b

This is all true, but I don't think that they are positioning this "Xcode Cloud" as an all-purpose continuous integration platform. It's really only for folks building iOS/macOS apps using standard templates and workflows. An opinionated, convenient, zero-configuration toolchain that automatically integrates with the rest of the ecosystem does sound like it would simplify project management for many developers, while folks who needs something more advanced can always use more flexible third-party tools.