Xcode is the tool developers use to build apps for the Apple ecosystem – MacOS, iOS, and all things Apple. This guide will walk you through how to successfully install Xcode onto your Mac, from start to finish. Here are some handy tips to know before you get started:. Xcode only runs on a mac. If you are on a PC, sadly you won't be able to use Xcode. Minimum system requirements for Xcode 11: A Mac with macOS 10.14 (Mojave) 4 GB RAM, but 8+ GB is more comfy; At least 8 GB of free storage space† A late 2012 or newer Mac, MacBook or iMac; I’m currently working on a 2018 MacBook Pro, but I’ve worked happily with a 2013 MacBook Air up to 2018.

Here comes another update from Cupertino, Apple has released and update to their development tool for Mac OS X and iOS Xcode has been updated to 4.2 The new version of Xcode is now available as a free download in the Mac App Store or through the regular Apple developer website.

Currently and officially, Xcode is only available through Mac App Store or iTunes, but still Mac users can download xcode without app store and without Apple ID for free. Although, xCode software is only compatible with macOS, but still Windows users can download, install and run PC version of xcode through virtual machine software like VMware. The current version of Xcode can be accessed either through the App store, or the Xcode downloads page. Older versions of Xcode can be found by logging into the Apple Developer Downloads page and searching for the version of Xcode you. Xcode 4.2 is the last version to support Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard', but is available only to registered developers with paid accounts; without a paid account, 3.2.6 is the latest download that appears for Snow Leopard. Xcode 4.3, released on February 16, 2012, is distributed as one application bundle, Xcode.app, installed from the Mac App.

You can read the complete change log for this version of Xcode on Apple’s website

Thanks to 9to5mac.com for the what’s new info posted below:

What’s New in Version 4.2

Xcode For Macbook

– Includes SDKs for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and iOS 5
– Storyboards let you design multiple iOS screens, and define the segues among them
– Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) saves you from manually managing retain/release
– iCloud entitlements are automatically enabled for Mac and iOS apps
– OpenGL ES Debugger graphically analyzes your OpenGL scene directly within the IDE
– Apple LLVM compiler supports C++11 features and the LLVM libc++ standard library
– Older iOS Simulators and device debugging symbols are downloaded on-demand

Xcode For Mac

Enhancements and fixes in previous Xcode updates:

Xcode 4 For Mac High Sierra

– Interface Builder support for Auto Layout and new Aqua controls such as NSPopover
– Full screen support in workspace, project, and organizer windows
– Project editor can validate and resolve out of date build settings
– Behaviors can be customized and assigned to unique key bindings
– Source control enhancements to pushing, pulling, and management of remote servers
– Assistant editor support for display of generated assembly and preprocessed output
– Additional bug fixes and stability improvements