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I can develop for iOS using the Simulator without an iOS Developer Program account (I just can't run on a device.) Is there an equivalent way of working for Mac Developer Program stuff? I want to test some of my utility apps for sandboxing compatibility (and therefore App Store distribution) prior to signing up for a paid account. If my apps don't work or aren't at least easily fixable, it's not worth the $99.
Are there project settings I can enable which enforce sandboxing? I expect that code signing will not work.
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The App Sandbox is an access control technology that macOS provides and enforces at the kernel level. The sandbox's primary function is to contain damage to the system and the user's data if the user executes a compromised app.
Take a look at the App Sandbox Design Guide, which has sections about creating code signing certificates for testing your apps. You can do it entirely in Keychain Access without requiring a paid Apple ID.
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You can create a self-signed certificate for code signing:
Then, in Xcode > Target > Build Settings > Code Signing, you should see your new certificate show up in the drop down next to Code Signing Identity.
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