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Addressing iOS

Addressing iOS

Developing an app that targets IOS devices is a complex task, but one that potentially offers substantial rewards. Not the least of which is getting accepted in the Apple Apps Store. IOS apps can only be developed on Macs, preferably one with the latest OS. This course assumes you're developing for IOS 7. So you'll need OS 10.9, also known as Mavericks or higher, which is freely available from the apps store. Xcode is the developer environment for iOS apps, and it to is available at no charge from the app store. Under categories, switch to Developer Tools, and there you'll find Xcode prominently displayed. The download and installation of Xcode can be quite lengthy, as it contains not only the development environment, but also app documentation, and helpers, like an IOS simulator, and instruments for measuring your app's memory and CPU usage. In addition to installing Xcode, there are two other online chores you'll want to consider heavily, and most likely take action on. Registering…

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