Xcode

Xcode is an IDE developed by Apple. You can use Xcode for developing iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacOS, and Apple TV. It includes a set of tools for developing, debugging, and testing your iOS apps.
https://xcodereleases.com
https://developer.apple.com/download/all

Table of contents

  1. IDE
  2. SDK
  3. Simulator

🔲 → Optional
✅ → Required
🔘 → Pick One
ℹī¸ → Information

IDE

✅ Installation

ℹī¸ Prerequisites

  • macOS machine with version 10.15.4 or upper
  • Minimum space requirement for Xcode download and installation
  • An Apple ID
  • Membership in the Apple Developer Program (For Real Devices)
  1. Visit https://xcodereleases.com
  2. Open Xcode_XX.X.xip
  3. Move Xcode to the Applications

SDK

✅ Installation

  1. Open Xcode
  2. Select the platforms > Download & Install
  3. Enter password to acquire admin privileges > OK
  4. Open Locations
    Navigation route: Xcode > Settings... > Locations

Simulator

✅ Installation

  1. Open Xcode
  2. Open Platforms
    Navigation route: Xcode > Settings... > Platforms
  3. Open simulator picker: Add icon > iOS...
  4. Select desired simulators > Download & Install
  5. Open a siumlator 
    opem -a simulator