How to install Xcode on a Mac

You’re here because you’re probably getting started on iOS app development (like me). Xcode is a software used to develop macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

Things to consider before downloading

1. Check that you have enough storage (minimum storage should be 25–30 GB)
2. Check that your operating system is updated to the latest version. Ideally you should be running iOS 10 or above.
3. Don’t download the beta version of Xcode. Beta software is meant to testing and will contain bugs.
4. Make sure you have a good network connection because downloading can take between 30mins — 2 hours

Download

Head over to app store on your computer and search for xcode.

app store search ‘xcode’

Now you wait…

Xcode installed

Finally after 30 mins, my xcode opened with a welcome screen. Simply double click on “create a new project” and choose iOS template App. Click next and give your product a name.

1. Change the Interface → Storyboard
2. Add Organization Identifier → com.pennytalalak (this is a reverse domain)
3. Untick the checkboxes
4. Done!