Learn how to get started with Xcode 16 in this beginner-friendly tutorial! Whether you’re new to app development or want to refresh your skills, this step-by-step guide will walk you through installing Xcode, setting up your development environment, and creating your very first app.
https://super-easy-apps.kit.com/iphone-apps-101
Download Xcode: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12
What You’ll Learn:
• What is Xcode and why you need it.
• How to download and install Xcode from the Mac App Store or Apple’s developer site.
• Tips for checking system requirements and installing Command Line Tools.
• How to create your first project, choose the right template, and run your first app.
Useful Links:
• Download Xcode: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12
• Xcode: https://developer.apple.com/xcode/
• Application Downloads: https://developer.apple.com/download/applications/
• All Xcode Releases: https://xcodereleases.com
• Whats new in Xcode: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/updates/xcode
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Xcode
2:35 Xcode Features
5:45 Download Xcode
8:12 Install Older Versions of Xcode
9:55 Paid vs Free Apple Developer
11:54 Sequoia Permissions
12:50 Open Xcode for the 1st Time
14:01 New Xcode 16 Features
17:25 Setup Apple ID
18:35 Create Your First Xcode Project
21:03 Dev Folder Structure
21:42 Git Author Settings
24:50 Fix 1 Pixel Menu Bar
26:03 Predictive code completion issue
26:19 Customize Color Themes
28:00 Editing SwiftUI
30:20 Custom Gradient Backgrounds
32:00 Run the app on the iOS Simulator
33:15 Running the app on an iPhone