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Introduction

In this course, we'll walk through the foundational steps of setting up your development environment on your computer to kickstart your iOS app projects.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a simple "Hello World" app running on your simulator or even your physical device.

Course Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Prerequisites:

• A Mac computer with macOS Catalina or later.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts.

<aside> 💡 Although we won't provide exact codes, we'll ensure you have the understanding and resources to navigate through.

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Step 1: Download Xcode

⏱️ Estimated Time: 10 Minutes - 30 min

Xcode is the official development environment for iOS. It includes everything you need to create amazing apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

1. Navigate to the Mac App Store.
2. Search for Xcode and click on the download button.
3. Wait for the download and installation to complete.

<aside> 💡 The download time may vary based on your internet speed.

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Step 2: Launch Xcode

⏱️ Estimated Time: 5 - 10 Minutes

Now that Xcode is installed, it’s time to launch it and get familiar with its interface.