In the article where I named the instruments for analyzing the apps and for creating new programs for Apple computers and portable devices, I also mentioned something about the Xcode, which now arrived to the fourth version, coming with lots of improvements.
The Xcode is the package you need when you start to create apps for Mac computers and iOS devices. You don’t have this package, then you are not ready to create for Apple. Those who have a subscription as a developer can download the Xcode for free. In order to verify if you are a subscriber or not, you have to provide your username and password. If you don’t have those, you cannot download the tools. In fact, what is the point to download the tools when you will not be able to use them.
When entered the page where this news was presented, which is exactly the Apple site, I saw what are the novelties in terms of programming apps for Apple and features of the interface. I will name them and most likely, we will discuss about them in the future articles, because they involve longer talks.
Some of the most important changes come from the interface of the Xcode, which is known as IDE for those who work with it. Now, you have a single window where all the other information that could have been viewed on different windows, combine. The interface builder now is built-in, which means that if you want to change the interface that you see, you can do this with a touch of your mouse. You don’t need to enter another program to change the settings. Do this when you are in the Xcode interface.
Now you have a personal assistant that helps you with everything. It will not bring you the coffee, but it will ensure that your files are in order. The Apple LLVM Compiler, of which I have talked in this article, has a new version, which is the second version. Fix-It is improved and Live Issues as well. Some of the bugs have been eliminated. These features allow the program to think before you do and to provide the codes if you click a certain button. In this way, you are freed by some tasks and you can even drink that coffee, which is not made by your digital assistant.
