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Xcode adds powerful new team development features, perfect for working with Xcode Cloud as well as with GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab collaboration features.
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90 Likeliness to Recommend
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100 Plan to Renew
85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+94 Net Emotional Footprint
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Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
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Xcode Reviews
Paul K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2023
Xcode: A Powerful Tool for iOS Development, good
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Xcode from other similar products?
Native iOS/macOS Integration**: It is the officially recommended IDE by Apple for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS development, ensuring optimal compatibility with Apple platform.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of this product is its seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem, offering a comprehensive development environment for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS apps in one place.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What I dislike the most about this product is the relatively steep learning curve, especially for newcomers to iOS and macOS development.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For someone considering this product, I recommend investing time in learning the platform thoroughly, leveraging available documentation, and exploring online tutorials. Additionally, actively engage with the developer community to address challenges and stay updated on best practices for efficient and effective app development.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Cons
- Less Inspiring
- Less Caring
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Christopher Y.
- Role: Public Sector
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Initial Implementation
Submitted Sep 2023
Great application easy to implement
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Xcode from other similar products?
Created by apple for testing on their devices. Highly reliable application with great support
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Created by apple to implement on their devices. Easy to use
What do you dislike most about this product?
Works perfectly fine nothing negative to report
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Worth purchasing if implementing into apple products
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Unique Features
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Andrew N.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Gaming and Hospitality
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2023
Xcode lets you create cutting-edge mobile apps
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Xcode from other similar products?
I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of development tools and platforms. None, however, has been as important to me as Xcode. Throughout my experience, I've discovered that Xcode stands out among other platforms due to its versatility, extensive feature set, and ability to accelerate the mobile app development process. The IDE and test devices synchronize quickly and efficiently, allowing for agile debugging and rapid iteration. Furthermore, Xcode's well-designed and intuitive user interface makes navigating the development environment simple, which is especially beneficial for development teams like ours.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
One of my favorite aspects of Xcode is its robust set of tools. Xcode provides everything you need to write high-quality, optimized code, from a wide range of highly customizable code editors to advanced debugging and profiling features. The Storyboard graphical interface enables us to quickly design the user interface of our applications, which speeds development and encourages collaboration between designers and developers. Furthermore, the availability of automation and testing tools enables us to implement our applications more securely and reliably.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Despite all of Xcode's benefits, two aspects have been a source of frustration for me. To begin, Xcode's slow performance can occasionally stymie your workflow. I've experienced build and load time delays when working on large projects with many files and dependencies, which can affect productivity. Debugging issues have also arisen on a few occasions, particularly when working on complex projects. Although Xcode has powerful debugging tools, I've noticed that stability and accuracy can be compromised at times.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
While it poses performance and debugging challenges, its user interface and built-in tools make it a valuable platform for developing cutting-edge mobile apps. To avoid performance issues, I recommend investing in appropriate hardware and optimizing Xcode settings based on project requirements. Furthermore, you should take advantage of the Xcode development community and documentation, as these can provide you with useful solutions and advice for any problems you may encounter.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
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