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Top 3 tools for Mac developers

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3 handy developer tools
These three apps solve three annoying problems with coding on the Mac.
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Whether you’re just learning how to code, you’re studying computer science or you’re a well-seasoned Mac developer, these three apps are sure to help you in your work. I have an app that adds a whole slew of new features to the Xcode Simulator, one that makes it easier managing packages in Homebrew and a better way to download and install Xcode.

All of these tools are, themselves, open source. There are links to each GitHub repo where you can learn from them and compile them yourself.

Turn your website into an awesome app in minutes with this top-rated software

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Build your own apps with zero coding with this top-rated software.
Build and launch apps in minutes -- no coding required -- with this easy-to-use software.
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Did you know that you can bring your website to life as an app without needing to hire a programmer? Smart app-building software like AppMySite allows you to create and publish your own app in minutes.

And for a limited time, you can grab a one-year subscription to AppMySite for just $29. That’s a huge 93% discount off the regular price.

Get this app-building bundle for an additional 15% off for Valentine’s Day

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This course bundle offers 9 courses, 576 lessons, and over 71 hours of app development content.
This is the toolkit you need to design, develop and deliver a beautiful, functioning application.
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Want to jump into the app-building world and don’t know where to start? With The Complete Mobile & App Development Bundle, you’ll learn everything there is to know about app design with top-notch courses.

And just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve got a deal you’ll love on a soup-to-nuts coding bundle that normally goes for $1,791. For a limited time, you can get it for just $38.24.

Become a 6-figure app developer in 2022 with this training bundle for less than $4 per course

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Finally build your dream app with this complete training bundle.
Become an app developer for less than $4 a course with this top-rated training.
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There’s never a better time to start the project you’ve always wanted to work on than the start of the new year. So, whether you want to finally build the app you’ve always wanted to, or start an exciting new career as an app developer, e-learning with the Complete Mobile & App Development Bundle will open the doors to do so.

And even better, this top-rated course is on sale for a limited time. Usually $1,791, not only is this training on sale now, but you can take a further 20% off the sale price today when you enter the code CYBER20 as part of our Cyber Week II sale. That drives the price all the way down to $35.99. With nine different courses included in this bundle, that works out to less than $4 per course.

Start building apps with this top-rated master class, on sale for less than $5 a course

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Build your own iOS and Android apps with this top-rated masterclass.
Learn how to create your own apps for iOS and Android.
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Whether you want to embark on an exciting new career as an app developer, or build your own apps to make some serious cash on the App Store, you can learn the skills you need with this great online course.

And right now, you can grab the Complete Mobile and App Development Bundle — one of the best educational bundles around — on sale for just $44.99 (regular price $1,791). With nine separate courses included, that works out to less than $5 a course.

Learn to create iOS and Android apps for just $20

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This programming bundle is the perfect tool for your next career move.
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Whether you’re looking to boost your programming skills or switch careers, smartphone app development is a growth market that will only see higher demand as time goes on. Right now, you can take advantage of our red-hot Memorial Day sale on The Complete Mobile & App Development Bundle. We dropped its already discounted price of $44.99 even further to just $20.

Easily build your own games and apps, even with zero experience

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This bundle is all you need to build your own apps and games this year
This bundle is all you need to build your own apps and games this year.
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Want to build your own app or game in 2021, even if you’ve never tried before? These top-rated creator kits are the easiest way to do it. And even better, right now The Complete AppGameKit Game Creator Bundle is on sale for just $29.99, an amazing 84% off the regular price.

Enlist yourself for mobile app development boot camp [Deals]

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The 2020 Mobile App Developers Bundle
Score over 20 hours of beginner-friendly training to build your mobile app development and programming skills.
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It’s unlikely that we’re going to stop wanting new apps anytime soon. So mobile app development remains one of the best skill sets to cultivate. This bundle of seven courses can build your mobile development chops.

Learn to develop apps in iOS 13 and SwiftUI this coming new year [Deals]

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iOS 13 Lifestyle
This bundle of iOS 13 development courses covers almost two days' worth of content.
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Now that iOS 13 is out, developers have a whole new set of tools and norms to play with. So if you’re looking to build apps, you’re going to have to get familiar. With this bundle of four comprehensive courses, you can get caught up at your own pace.

Want to build something? These 4 deals will get your creative juices flowing today [Deals]

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Stop putting off ideas and start that weekend project.
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Walt Disney said it best: “The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing.” If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I knew how to do that,” then this is your wakeup call.

Whether you want to build your own app or a microcomputer, a website or an e-commerce hub, these four deeply discounted educational offerings will inspire you to stop thinking about building something great, and just jump in and get it done. Expand your horizons today! (These courses are all over 93% off right now.)

Apple kicks off China app accelerator with ARKit workshop

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Apple kicked off the Accelerator program with a workshop focused on augmented reality.
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Apple has opened a new Design and Development Accelerator in China to promote app development in the country.

Located in Shanghai, the accelerator features a range of lectures, workshops, networking events and more covering all of Apple’s different platforms.

Dive into app developing with 10 coding courses [Deals]

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This bundle of 10 courses offers a comprehensive tour of the many facets of app development for iOS and Android.
This bundle of 10 courses offers a comprehensive tour of the many facets of app development for iOS and Android.
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Learning to build apps offers all kinds of opportunities, both professional and creative. It’s a world of endless potential, with an endless amount to learn. So whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this bundle of 10 courses can help sharpen your skills.

How Apple Watch apps’ death spiral nearly killed my iPhone app

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Developing watch apps ain't easy
Developing watch apps ain't easy
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Two years ago, my partner and I launched an Apple Watch app to complement our iPhone fitness app. Little did we know that our embrace of Apple’s smartwatch would threaten the very existence of the gym app we’d been developing since 2012.

Each year since we launched Reps & Sets, we updated it to keep up-to-speed with all the cool new features Apple rolled out at its Worldwide Developers Conference. That all changed last year, though. That’s when we discovered that, by adding support for Apple Watch, we had inadvertently taken a poison pill that could effectively kill our iPhone app.

It doesn’t have to be this way. With a few key changes, Apple could turns things around and reinvigorate the Apple Watch app ecosystem.

Get a jump on learning to code for iOS 12 with this 6-course bundle [Deals]

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iOS 12 Bundle
With all of the new features with iOS 12, why wouldn't you want to start learning to code for it?
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With tomorrow’s Apple announcement, the public will definitely get to see first-hand the improvements and new features of iOS 12. Apple’s new operating system is designed to hit on three marks: speed, responsiveness and delight. Some of these upgrades include launching apps faster and new augmented reality capabilities powered by ARKit 2.

Just from this year’s WWDC preview, we should expect to be in awe as the full potential of iOS 12 is unlocked. Now you can learn to code for Apple’s upcoming operating system with a comprehensive, six-course bundle. Get The Essential iOS 12 Development Bundle for just $29 from Cult of Mac Deals.

Learn app development for iOS 12 in just 10 days [Deals]

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Spend 10 days learning the inner workings of the iOS 12 beta.
Spend 10 days learning the inner workings of the iOS 12 beta.
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iOS 12 is coming soon, so now’s the time for developers to get familiar with all the new features in Apple’s next-gen mobile operating system.

This course offers a 10-day tour of the tools and concepts behind building apps in iOS 12. It’s suitable for all skill levels, and right now it’s available for just $15 at the Cult of Mac Store.

Save 98 percent on a 5-course coding education [Deals]

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This bundle of coding courses will give you the basic skills you need to build great things on and for the web.
This bundle of coding courses will give you the basic skills you need to build great things on and for the web.
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Coding is key to so many careers these days. It’s also just a valuable skill, whether for creative projects, building a website, gathering data, the list goes on. But learning to code can be daunting, so this massively discounted bundle of coding lessons is a must-see.

Software localization isn’t an annoying chore, it’s a crucial opportunity

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Attention, devs: If you haven't localized your apps, you're missing out.
Attention, devs: If you haven't localized your apps, you're missing out.
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This post is brought to you by MacPaw, maker of Mac app subscription service Setapp.

One of the amazing benefits of selling software on the internet is that you can reach customers from all over the world. So why would you cut out a huge potential market just by assuming everyone who wants to use your product speaks English?

In fact, ignoring other markets can be one of the biggest marketing oversights software companies make.

How indie developers can use video to market their apps

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Video app promotion: Making a killer video could be the best way to promote your app.
Making a killer video could be the best way to promote your killer app.
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This post is brought to you by MacPaw, maker of Setapp.

As indie developers, we can get too caught up in how things work — what features our product has, what users can do with it. It often seems like if we can just explain how our product works, everyone will become a devoted user.

We spend lots of time pulling together onboarding videos and tutorials. But there’s a whole other front in the battle of promotion and conversion: making an emotional connection between a potential user and your product and brand.

Start the new year by learning to code iPhone apps [Deals]

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PWYW iOS 11
This bundle of courses covers all of iOS 11. Just beat the average price to score the entire bundle.
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iOS 11 has become the new standard when it comes to design-focused operating systems. With every update, comes more fun, intuitive, and functional features. Learning to code for the iPhone isn’t as daunting as you think, practice makes perfect.