Can I get a developer account for free?
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No, you cannot get a developer account for free. A paid developer account is required to access certain features such as TestFlight for beta testing and Xcode Cloud for continuous integration. For example, in the session Xcode essentials, it is mentioned that your developer account comes with Xcode Cloud bundled for free with 25 compute hours per month, which implies that a paid account is necessary.
However, you can still access a lot of resources and support through the Apple Developer website and forums without a paid account. For instance, the Platforms State of the Union session mentions that you can get your questions answered by Apple engineers and other experts, and connect with the developer community via the developer app and website.
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