does Xcode run on an iPad?
Asked on 07/30/2024
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No, Xcode does not run on an iPad. Xcode is designed to run on macOS, leveraging the capabilities of Apple silicon and macOS-specific features. This is evident from the various sessions and segments that discuss Xcode's functionalities and enhancements, all of which are tailored for macOS.
For more details on Xcode's capabilities and updates, you can refer to the session What’s new in Xcode 16.
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