Developing Mac Applications

Hello,

I want to start developing Mac Applications.

Is it free to create and release Mac Applications or is it required to signup for the Mac Developer Program?

Best have a look here, I think there are 2 tiers of developer, a free version and a yearly subscription where you get pre release builds of the OS

Apple Developer

You also don't have to use Apple's tools. In fact, there are five languages (that I know of) that are pre-installed on every Mac - Java, Python, Perl, Ruby and PHP.

louishen said:

Best have a look here, I think there are 2 tiers of developer, a free version and a yearly subscription where you get pre release builds of the OS

Apple Developer

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Hi, I don't see a free version?

If you're looking to distribute apps on the Mac App Store, you'll have to sign up for the developer program for $99/yr. If you don't want to do so, you don't have to join the program.

As for tools, if you want to use Xcode and develop native Mac applications in Objective-C, you'll need to either purchase Xcode 4 from the Mac App Store or use Xcode 3 which should be on your installation discs (I can't remember right now which disc it's on).

the most current Xcode 3 dmg is located here

Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Developer

You will need to register (free) to download.. or you can pay the $5 for Xcode 4.

Is this the same for developing for iPhone or is the iOS Dev Program required for iPhone development?

iOS is iPhone.. so....


BTW, this is a new scheme..

While I'm thinking about it.. $100/yr is NOTHING to have them effectively handle your marketing.

Dysfunction said:

While I'm thinking about it.. $100/yr is NOTHING to have them effectively handle your marketing.

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Apple does not handle your marketing.

Jamesking56,

Your Mac came with an install DVD and it has the Xcode development tools on it. Just install that. You can also sign up for a free account and download for free the latest 3.2.6 version of Xcode. If you have OS 10.6, you can buy Xcode 4 from the Mac App Store for $4.99. If you do spend the $99 for a developer account you can download Xcode 4 for free. The question then would become which developer program would be best for your situation. The iOS or OS X one.

xstep said:

Apple does not handle your marketing.

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Distribution would have been a better word.

any of you know this book? CocoaBook.com
I'm thinking to purchase it.

bikka said:

any of you know this book? CocoaBook.com
I'm thinking to purchase it.

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The author did Cocoadevcentral.com before doing the book. Check out his writing style on that site to see if you can follow his thoughts.

I already read some of his tutorials and I liked it. But now I want to know if the book has a good content, with examples.