This tool says "Xcode replacement" and "Xcode-free development". I thought there is no way they can build apps without Xcode. How would they replicate the libraries, compilers, etc.
I dug more and of course they don't: "Though we don’t rely on the Xcode build system, you still need to install Xcode for the iOS SDK and toolchain"
I think they should clarify their messaging. This is not a replacement or an alternative. It's a layer on top designed for what they think is a better experience.
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bdcravens
I see the Github org is "xtool-org". I wonder if XTool the company (makes laser engravers and other creative/crafting tech) will take issue.
awinter-py
xcode, the tool that takes 9 hours to download every few months and makes random edits to my XML and plist files? that xcode?
firecall
JetBrains used to develop AppCode:
AppCode
A smart IDE for iOS/macOS development
AppCode is no longer available as a commercial product as of December 14, 2022.
https://www.jetbrains.com/objc/
This tool says "Xcode replacement" and "Xcode-free development". I thought there is no way they can build apps without Xcode. How would they replicate the libraries, compilers, etc.
I dug more and of course they don't: "Though we don’t rely on the Xcode build system, you still need to install Xcode for the iOS SDK and toolchain"
I think they should clarify their messaging. This is not a replacement or an alternative. It's a layer on top designed for what they think is a better experience.
I see the Github org is "xtool-org". I wonder if XTool the company (makes laser engravers and other creative/crafting tech) will take issue.
xcode, the tool that takes 9 hours to download every few months and makes random edits to my XML and plist files? that xcode?
JetBrains used to develop AppCode:
The screenshot has a vscode icon?
Also https://forums.swift.org/t/xtool-cross-platform-xcode-replac... (and HN discussion https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43952239).
Would this theoretically allow a Flutter app developer to build and deploy an ios app from Linux? God, I hope so.
Earlier, "Build iOS Apps on Linux and Windows", https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43952239
More likely a command line xcodebuild replacement.
no android support?