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Posted by michaeldejong
michaeldejong
1,799 Points

objective C on windows ??

Hello,

I just started the iOS dev deep dive tonight and at the second video had a real dunce moment realizing that all examples are done ON a macintosh computer, which I unfortunately do not own (yet)

I see a lot of results on google about developing in objective C on a windows platform, but I wanted to ask the trusted community of treehouse what they think my best solution would be. (save buying a new computer)

Thanks! :)

5 Answers

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

> developing in objective C on a windows platform

You can learn objective-C on Windows using gnuStep.

However you can't install XCode therefore you can't develop iOS apps on Windows.

> what they think my best solution would be. (save buying a new computer)

You can try http://www.macincloud.com/

Nick Galas
Nick Galas
4,633 Points

thanks

David Cruz Anaya
David Cruz Anaya
3,224 Points
David Cruz Anaya
David Cruz Anaya
3,224 Points

You can write objective-c code on windows whit notepad++ http://notepad-plus-plus.org

But for copile this code you most be need a mac, whit xcode.

You can start practicing writing the code but, an end of the way you need own mac.

Good luck

Nick Galas
Nick Galas
4,633 Points
Nick Galas
Nick Galas
4,633 Points

thanks

Paul Graham
Paul Graham
1,396 Points
Paul Graham
Paul Graham
1,396 Points

If you already have a monitor/keyboard/etc, consider buying a refurbished Mac Mini. You usually can obtain one for around $400. Try PowerMax, perhaps.

Paul Graham
Paul Graham
1,396 Points

yeah, some great deals here http://www.powermax.com/parts/code/PM_CU_MM_IN

michaeldejong
michaeldejong
1,799 Points
michaeldejong
michaeldejong
1,799 Points

Thanks for all the feedback, I will look into getting a Mac Mini when the timing is right.

Paul Graham
Paul Graham
1,396 Points

Make sure when you're looking to purchase that you get one that will be updatable to the newer operating systems. You'd probably be well advised to look at at least an i5 model. It's worth the extra money.

If you look at the cheapest ones on that link I posted, they are all core duos and I bet wouldn't even be able to run 10.9.