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Brett Klugman
2,147 PointsUsing a pc
What software should I use if I'm using a pc, since I cannot download xcode?
3 Answers
Chris Howell
Python Web Development Techdegree Graduate 49,702 PointsDepending on what you are working on.
Code wise: Sublime Text is ideal for simple code editing.
or you can get an "Integrated Development Environment" AKA IDE such as Eclipse, Netbeans, or IntelliJ. These are a bit more complex but useful when developing much more complex applications.
Jeremy Lindstrom
54 Points...
Chris Howell
Python Web Development Techdegree Graduate 49,702 PointsIf you really want to code in XCode you may find this helpful, takes a little bit of work but it can be done. If you find that iOS building is "your cup of tea" then you can invest in a Mac instead of working in a virtual machine. You can still do Android and other platforms on a Mac so it wouldn't be a restrictive choice.
Jeremy Lindstrom
54 PointsJeremy Lindstrom
54 PointsSince you are in the iOS section you will need a mac to program natively for Mac/iOS. You can rent a mac at http://www.macincloud.com purchase a cheap mac mini, but to put anything in the app store you'll need a developer license too which is $99. I'd suggest coding in XCode though, anything else would be more difficult and harder to find support.