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So the past two clients I've been at, all the talk has been about creating an iPhone app, and I won't lie, I want to make one. Or at least learn how to make them.
I've never owned a Mac, so I have no idea how their OS functions/works/performs, whatever. I'm a .NET Developer and build my own gaming rigs at home, but as far as Mac hardware goes I'm clueless.
I'm wondering if any iPhone devs out there can share their insight on their machines? I'm assuming it's comparable. I'm looking at a Mac Mini, 2.0ghz duo core Intel, 2gb RAM.
This seems fine for a dev machine (it beats my awful machine at work).
Let me know guys, and thanks again in advance.
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A Mac Mini is equally as good a choice for developing iOS apps as the iMac or MacBook, according to Apple's In-House App Development Accelerator Guide.
Mac mini (2020, M1 version) — best Mac for programming on a budget. If your budget is tight and you don't want a second-hand or refurbished Mac, then the Mac mini (2020) is your best choice. It uses Apple's impressive new M1 processor, which makes it more than powerful enough for the majority of coding.
Yes, you need a Mac. It's the basic requirement for iOS development. To develop an iPhone (or iPad) app, you need to first get a Mac with Intel-based processor running on Mac OS X version 10.8 (or up). Probably you still own a PC, the cheapest option is to purchase the Mac Mini.
Your Mac mini works seamlessly with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch when you use iCloud and sign in to each of them with the same Apple ID.
As long as it has an Intel processor its fine. Good Luck!
Also here is some stuff to get you started:
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