For the folks who are interested in developing iOS applications, here is a complete guide for configuring iOS environment. Simply follow the steps and create a set up to get started with iOS app development.

Let’s decipher the steps.

• For installing iOS Xcode

The iOS Xcode offers a proficient IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for developing iOS applications. It comes complete with a set of resourceful development tools, simulator, SDKs, compiler and so forth. The latest version of Xcode that is version 6.1.1 has been recently released by Apple in December 2014. This latest Xcode supports the new Swift programming language.

There are two ways to set up Xcode. You can either choose to download it directly from the Mac App Store or follow the below mentioned steps.

Here are the steps to be followed for installing iOS-Xcode.

Step 1: Download the latest version of the Xcode from the official Apple website. For this, you will need to log into your developer’s account at Apple. If you don’t have an existing account, you can create a fresh account.

Step 2: After logging into your account, simply navigate to the Xcode dmg file and open it. This will mount a device and open it on your screen. It will display two items, including Xcode application and a shortcut to the Application folder. What you need to do is, copy the Xcode to your applications. This can be done by simply dragging the Xcode to application.

Step 3: By doing so, the Xcode will become a part of your application, thereby allowing you to run the setup and install it.

• Building Interface

The Interface Builder is an essential part of Xcode that allows professionals associated with mobile app development services to create a desired user interface for an application. It offers a bunch UI elements that can be simply dragged from the options and dropped into the UI view of your app. It, thus, makes app development much efficient.

The object library is available at the right bottom of the screen that features a set of essential UI elements. The file extension for UI files is xibs and each xibs is linked to its corresponding view controller.

• About iOS Simulator

There are basically two kinds of devices covered under iOS simulator. It includes the iPhone and the iPad in their various iterations.

Although an iOS simulator allows developers to test their application’s features like the user interface, effects of longitude and latitude, in-call status, memory warning and a lot more. However, there are several functionalities that can be tested over a simulator, like the accelerometer. For testing such kind of functions, it is better to test your app on an appropriate iOS device, by doing so you can thoroughly test your app and deliver an incredible iOS application in the market.

This simple guide uncovers a few imperative steps that must be followed for installing the iOS environments. Once you are done with all the steps, you can begin app development in a desired fashion. Reap the benefits of proficient tools offered by Apple alongside Xcode and develop an outstanding iOS application.