iOS Joining Apple Developer Program for Class

[zim]

Hi.. hopefully this is the right location.

I need to join the Apple Developer program for a class and was wondering if anyone had thoughts on the pros and cons to using my current Apple ID or if I should create a new one? If I create a new Apple ID would it screw up my iPad and iPod Touch?—I don't have a dedicated device for the class and I know I can only change IDs... every 30 days?

I should also note that the class is enrolled in the University iOS developer program so I just need the free developer registration.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[lloyddean]

You're more likely to have difficulties if you have more than one Apple-ID.

 

[xStep]

You Apple ID is not connected to a specific device. The devices you can use you set up in your developer account. I'm not sure what you are talking about changing IDs every 30 days.

I can't recall why, but I did make a separate Apple ID for the paid developer enrollment.

You can register for a free developer account, but you can't distribute your code onto a device, unless you jailbreak it. I'm not familiar with those details. The $99 enrollment allows you up to 100 devices if I recall right.

 

[zim]

The program that the school has is different than the paid iOS development program. As a school they were given a free license for the purpose of teaching—we are allowed to develop and distribute within the class but on the app store nor are we allowed to sell the apps.

I guess what I am asking is as a developer do I need to associate the ID with my device? If so.. as lloyddean stated.. it will cause issues, especially with the new iCloud.. correct?

 

[eyefoniac]

Personally, I would stick with one Apple ID. Easier for me to keep up with

 

[zim]

Thank you for the replies.. I'll stick with the one ID as suggested.