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Bryan Beasman
3,435 PointsWhat are the minimum Macbook requirements needed for iOS development?
I am planning on learning swift for iOS development. I know I need a mac for this, but I am not looking to spend too much money. I was planning on getting a Macbook for portability. What are the minimum Macbook requirements needed for iOS development?
2 Answers
Nils Garland
18,416 PointsYou need the software xCode, that does take quite a lot of space on your machine. But if you have the space then you don't have to worry about hardware. Any macbook will do wonders for you.
Simon .
8,947 PointsXcode (which is what you'd be writing code in) requires OSX 10.11.5 (El Capitan) or later according to the App Store.
So any Mac which can run El Capitan would do.
Bryan Beasman
3,435 PointsThat is what I needed to know. Thanks!
Bryan Beasman
3,435 PointsBryan Beasman
3,435 PointsWould it have to have the latest version of iOS? I am just trying to figure how old of a Macbook I could get and still be able to develop.
Nils Garland
18,416 PointsNils Garland
18,416 PointsIt does in fact require OSX El Capitan or later.
Bryan Beasman
3,435 PointsBryan Beasman
3,435 PointsThat is what I needed to know. Thanks!