Apple’s development tools for OS X and iOS are joining the OS X Lion launch party today with the release of Xcode 4.1. The new version of Xcode is now available as a free download in the Mac App Store or through the regular Apple developer website.
It’s interesting to note that Xcode has always been included free of charge with all Macs and as a free download until recently when it appeared in the Mac App Store with a price tag of $4.99 for non-developers. It isn’t clear why Apple is making it free again, but I don’t plan one asking them why. After all you shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
David W. Martin has more than 20 years of experience in the industry as a programmer, systems and business analyst, author, and consultant. David has written for CNET’s iPhoneatlas.com, MacLife.com, CultofMac.com, BYTE.com and recently for aNewDoman.net. He comes to Cult of Mac’s website with deep knowledge and passion for the all things Apple. Follow David on Twitter @david_w_martin or see what he’s up to now at davidwmartin.com.
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