Description
Xcode is an integrated development environment created by Apple. It is the main tool for developing applications for Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. This IDE has a complete set of tools for writing, compiling, debugging, and performing tests on applications.
Application in education
Xcode can be an important tool in educational environments, especially in courses related to Apple product development. This integrated development environment can be used to teach foundational programming concepts to students. Xcode has various tools such as Interface Builder, which can be used to create graphical interfaces without requiring extensive knowledge of them.
Functionalities
- Interface builder
- Depuration and profiling
- App testing
Advantages
- Constant updates
- Ease of distribution
- Strong code editor