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Is Objective-C used outside of Apple?
Swift is already more widely used than Objective-C outside of Apple platforms. The main difference is that the Objective-C runtime (which is required to make Objective-C useful in any meaningful way) is closed-source and not available on non-apple platforms.
What can I use instead of Xcode?
Check out these great Xcode alternatives:
- React Native. Use JavaScript to build native mobile apps.
- Xamarin. Use C# to build a mobile app that you can deploy natively to Android, iOS and Windows.
- Appcelerator. Build native mobile apps using JavaScript.
- PhoneGap.
How do I install Objective-C on Windows?
Installation on Windows In order to run Objective-C program on windows, we need to install MinGW and GNUStep Core. Both are available at https://www.gnu.org/software/gnustep/windows/installer.html. First, we need to install the MSYS/MinGW System package. Then, we need to install the GNUstep Core package.
How do I run Xcode without a Mac?
The easiest way to run Xcode on Windows is by using a virtual machine (VM). A virtual machine will create an environment an operating system can run in, as if it’s running on the hardware itself, except it’s running “on top” of your actual hardware and operating system.
Can I make iOS app without Mac?
Native iOS apps can be developed only on Mac. You can write code even in Windows or Linux, but you can’t build and sign it there. Non-native platforms, like Flutter or React Native, won’t make iOS builds without Mac either.
Should you learn Objective-C on Mac OS X or Windows?
Perhaps the biggest advantage of using Mac OS X as your Objective-C learning platform (aside from the ability to develop iOS and Mac OS X applications) is the fact that you get to use Apple’s Xcode development tool.
How many chapters are there in objectobject-C?
Objective-C 2.0 Essentials Print and eBook (ePub/PDF/Kindle) editions contain 31 chapters. In later chapters we will look at how to install and use Objective-C on Windows and Linux systems for those that do not have access to Mac OS X.
Do I need an Intel based Mac OS X for iOS?
If you are planning to develop iOS applications (or Mac OS X applications for that matter), however, you are going to need to use an Intel based Mac OS X system at some point in the future.
Is Apple’s Xcode good for research?
To be perfectly clear, Apple’s Xcode is a fabulous development system for C, C++, Objective-C and even Fortran 77***. You can build native OS X and iOS apps. But many researchers and scientists aren’t interested in Xcode.