Mar 09, 2019 Distributing iOS app to App Store. As of now, we have built the debug version of the iOS app for testing internally. In a similar way, we can distribute the iOS app to the App Store. When we are ready to deploy the app to the App Store, we need to build the app in Release mode and using the distribution certificate and production provisioning. Apr 27, 2015 1. This is by far the best option. Using apple's hardware to run Xcode is going to be your best experience for making apps. You might not have a Mac though and buying one can be expensive. I remember when I wanted to first buy a Mac and couldn't get over the price tag. The MacBook I was looking to buy cost $1,200.
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edited July 2019
To compile an ios app, you will need XCode running on a mac. If you don't own a mac, you can try using a cloud service like https://www.macincloud.com/
Using a virtual machine should also be possible, but as far as i know there is no 'official' way to get a virtual machine with macos.
Another way is to use https://appcenter.ms/ to build your app.
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Thanks @DirkWilhelm for your reply.
App center sounds interesting. I have created an account to start exploring.
How about debugging the app step by step? will it be possible using a cloud service?
I have downloaded a macOS High Sierra 10.13 Virtual Box machine. I will give a try.
Regards
Jaime
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@jstuardo We don't recommend you to install VMs on a windows machine as it is in violation of Apple's licensing for Mac OS. Apple only allows VMs run on a real Mac device as the host.
Maybe you can try some cloud services which offer Mac OS but it still can't help you deploy the project on your real iPhone because the Mac is not by your side. And generally, these services are not free.
Moreover, App Center can only help you deploy your application to your iPhone. You cannot debug the codes line by line.
Unfortunately, if you want to develop iOS applications it's better to buy a Mac machine. -
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@ShantimohanElchuri said:
@NMackay said:
We have three Mac-mini,s the most overpriced pieces pieces of kit ever. Laughably in the UK, if you spec up a Mac-mini with all the top spec..it's £4200 or $5370. I mean...they are having a laugh. It's worth keeping an eye on Apple's share price, it's been in decline for a while.
I will be replacing my 'Early 2011 MBP' with Mac-Mini this month. As an individual dev I am looking at i7-16 GB- 512 GB one. Just adding the advanced network card (+$100) as I may not replace for next 5 years at least. all this working out for $1800. This is the base price.
If I want portability with processing power, I may have to go for the 15' MBP with +$1000. Bose companion 5 mac software. That 's why I am opting for the Mac-Mini as decided I will not be needing its portability for another 3 years at least.
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And @ClintStLaurent , Yes for an organization using MBPs not practical. But for individual devs, who are very active in the field, MBP is a good option. That's my personal feeling.
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