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If I install Mac OS in a virtual environment (VMware) on my Windows computer, will I be able to install Xcode in the virtual environment and use it to develop iOS applications ?
More specifically, will it be possible to run the simulator in VMware? Will it behave as good as on a normal MAC computer?
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The VMware Workspace ONE® Software Development Kit for iOS (Swift), is a set of tools that incorporates functionality into custom-built, iOS applications. It enhances the security and functionality of those applications and helps save time and money.
As long as you don't have a Mac but still need to use macOS to write iOS apps, virtualization software is the simplest solution. Installed on your Windows PC, a virtual machine (VirtualBox, VMware, etc.) will provide you with the access to macOS, this way making it possible for you to develop iOS apps on Windows.
Can I run iOS in VMware? iOS doesn't run natively in VMware. Instead, you can use Apple's Xcode development tool that includes an iOS emulator able to run your iOS code.
To develop iOS apps, you need a Mac computer running the latest version of Xcode. Xcode is Apple's IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for both Mac and iOS apps. Xcode is the graphical interface you'll use to write iOS apps.
Yes, it will. But there may be some license issues (You can only install a copy of MAC OS in a virtual environment if you do own a license). You may also encounter some difficulties installing MAC OS on VMWare. But once you get past them, Xcode and the iPhone simulator should work fine.
You can look at this article for instructions on how to install Mountain Lion in VMWare:
Easily Run Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Retail on PC with VMware Image – Simple Steps
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