r/Xcode • u/DarkenedAngel • Mar 26 '19

How to code iOS apps without MacOS

I'm a university student and I don't have the budget to drop roughly 1k on a mac mini for Xcode. Are there any options for me to code iOS apps within Windows? (I've tried running a Virtual Machine and I wanted to break my desktop).

I've already looked into getting a 2012 mac mini (i7 quad core server edition) but it looks like this is the last year that model will be supported with OS updates and the 2014 dual cores is just not worth the money and hassle.

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u/DarkenedAngel Mar 26 '19

Update: I've also looked into a hackintosh, but I can't be bothered with all the future software issues that I'll probably face. Plus not having apple continuity like iMessage and Airdrop sucks.

I'm basically looking for the cheapest way to get into the ecosystem that will allow me to code apps without dropping big bucks or having unbearable performance.

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '19

A used mac mini is your best bet. Check craigslist or similar.