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iOS

Posted by Kanav Mahajan
Kanav Mahajan
497 Points

iOS programming beginner

I just started the ios track and in the first lesson it talked about using xCODE. I have a windows computer so is there an alternative coding workspace I can use?

3 Answers

Emily Larcher
Emily Larcher
220 Points
Emily Larcher
Emily Larcher
220 Points

I am afraid there is not

Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 Points
Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 Points

Sorry but xCode is only available for OS X. If you are interested in programming in Objective C then a Mac would be a terrific investment!

However, if you are more interested in App Development on the whole you code go down the Android Development track and program in Java!

Meek D
Meek D
3,457 Points
Meek D
Meek D
3,457 Points

If you want you could install Mac OSX by using virtual machine in your computer then you will be able to use Xcode

Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 Points

While this is true Kanav should know that the OS X experience through something like a virtual machine isn't going to be adequate for fully-fledged iOS and Mac development.

Also, to set up OS X in a Virtual Box you have to buy it off of the Mac App store.