The iOS SDK (Xcode)

We have discussed what the iOS SDK and Xcode are in Chapter 2, Snooping Around the Architecture. In this section, we will go ahead and download the iOS SDK and run a simulator.

This SDK is available only on Mac OS X. Apple's iOS simulator is provided to run from Xcode by default, which will be useful to simulate and test for hardware and software combinations. The following are step-by-step instructions on how to get the Xcode up and running on a MacBook:

  1. Go to https://developer.apple.com/ios/download/; it will require an Apple developer account for the new versions.
  2. Search for Xcode, select the SDK version, and download.
  3. Once the download is complete, click on the .dmg file and install the Xcode application.
  4. Upon the completion ...

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