Xcode

Xcode
Basic Information
Release Year	2003
Product Type	Integrated development environment
In Production	Yes
Official Website	https://developer.apple.com/xcode/

Xcode is an IDE provided by Apple, primarily for creating iOS and MacOS apps.^[1] In order to run apps on real devices, Xcode is required for signing iOS/macOS apps.

Tracking edit

Xcode requires an Apple ID to install, and sends telemetry to Apple during every local build and every launch^[2]^[3].

Usage edit

Xcode is irreplaceable for signing iOS/macOS apps. A 2024 Stack Overflow developer survey found almost no developers want to start using Xcode^[4].

References edit

[1] ttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835

[2] ttps://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/132709

[3] ttps://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/2025/2/5.html

[4] ttps://survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/technology#worked-with-vs-want-to-work-with-new-collab-tools-worked-want

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