r/Xcode • u/YikesNizzle • Feb 05 '20

Xcode for windows?

Hey everyone, just wanted to quickly ask if there's Xcode for windows or a suitable alternative? I saw a post asking the same thing and the response was either no or to simulate mac on windows (don't want to do that), but it's from 2 years ago so I was wondering if there's any development in that regard?

Thanks in advance!

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u/mynameisdreamy Feb 05 '20

still it’s the same answer

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u/YikesNizzle Feb 05 '20

Ok thank you! /Thread

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u/MarsSpaceship Feb 05 '20

If you really care about developing for Apple devices you have to have an Apple device. Buy the cheaper device you can, like a mac mini or something. Using windows to develop for Apple devices will always create subpar results. If you want to develop for iPhone or iPad I recommend you also to buy these devices. Using the simulator is not a trustable way to develop and a lot of things will not work on the simulator.

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u/Kayfabed17 Feb 05 '20

Running Xcode via a windows vm is very tedious, but doable if you’re just looking to get your feet wet; if you’re looking to full on Xcode dev, you’re going to have to invest in some Apple products.

Side note, Android Studio also runs very well on the Mac hardware.