Setting up the iOS development environment
Overview
This tutorial explains the steps a developer needs to follow in order to develop and test iOS applications. These steps include registering at Apple Developer and installing Xcode.
Support level
- Xcode 7.1 and later
- iOS 8 and later
Prerequisite: As you setup your iOS development environment, make sure to also read the Setting up the PMF development environment tutorial.
Registration
- Register as an iOS developer
- Create an Apple ID to be used by your organization/team admin.
- Using the Apple ID, sign-in to the Apple Developer Member Center.
- Inside the Member Center > Programs & Add-ons section register for the appropriate program for your organization
To learn more, visit the Apple Developer support website
Development
To develop either Cordova or Native iOS applications, a Mac workstation needs to be used with Xcode installed.
Xcode provides with it the tools and APIs required to develop applications for the iOS platform, using either Objective-C or Swift programming languages.
Xcode is an IDE which you can use to:
- Manage your test devices
- Use the iOS simulator
- Install apps on iOS devices
- Develop, debug, test performance, and more
To learn more, visit the iOS Developer Library website
iOS Simulator
Xcode provides an iOS Simulator to test your application. For a detailed explanation of all available options, see the About Simulator documentation topic in the Apple Developers website.
What’s Next
Now that the PMF and iOS development environment are set up, continue to Quick Start category to experience PMF, or to All Tutorials to learn specific aspects of PMF development.
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