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macOS C and C++ compiler

thesk1llerz

thesk1llerz

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Apr 15, 2010
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Hi everyone,
I am trying to do some basic C and eventually some C++, but I can't find any compilers except for GCC, but it is windows only?
I hear a lot about Xcode but apparently you need a developers license which is $99, and this is a more hobby-like thing for me and I am not willing to spend $99.
So anyone know how to get Xcode without being a developer or any other good compilers, that are beginners friendly.
Thanks for all help in advance
Cheers,
~Sk1llz:apple:
 
It probably is knowing apple...
Any other ideas??
Thanks for fast reply!
 
You'll also find Xcode on the OS X install disk, it's free. You'll get the GCC and LLVM compilers.


Edit, it's not hard at all to download it from apple just register.
 
thesk1llerz said:
It probably is knowing apple...
Any other ideas??
Thanks for fast reply!
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If you cannot manage to go to developer.apple.com and get everything you need for free, then frankly you shouldn't get into software development.

I'll give you a hint: At some point you'll need to login, no matter what developer account you have. So there is a "login" link. And besides it is a "register" link.
 
gnasher729 said:
If you cannot manage to go to developer.apple.com and get everything you need for free, then frankly you shouldn't get into software development.

I'll give you a hint: At some point you'll need to login, no matter what developer account you have. So there is a "login" link. And besides it is a "register" link.
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That was not very nice....:mad:

But never the less I have registered for free, just wanted to see if other options where available.
Thanks for all the help!
Except for this guy ^
~Sk1llz
 
Note also that Xcode (including gcc) is shipped with every Mac on the optional installs disc. No need to register or download anything.

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thesk1llerz said:
So anyone know how to get Xcode without being a developer or any other good compilers, that are beginners friendly.
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Catfish_Man said:
Unless you want an up-to-date version...
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True, but I don't particularly think the OP (a self-described beginner) really cares if Xcode and gcc are the latest and greatest, just that they work. (Unless of course he's a masochist like this guy: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1079602/).

Also, Xcode is a huge download for anyone who does not have a good uncapped high speed internet connection. (including iPhone SDK it's ~4 GB).

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