The native iOS components require a macOS or Darwin for developing and distributing iOS apps. However, technologies like Flutter allow us to develop cross-platform apps on Linux or Windows and we can then distribute the apps to Google Play Store or Apple App Store using the Codemagic CI/CD solution.
Read moreCan I use Flutter on Windows?
Desktop support allows you to compile Flutter source code to a native Windows, macOS, or Linux desktop app . Flutter’s desktop support also extends to plugins—you can install existing plugins that support the Windows, macOS, or Linux platforms, or you can create your own.
Read moreCan I publish iOS apps on Windows?
Microsoft now lets iOS developers deploy, run and test their apps directly from Windows. If you’re an iOS developer, then Microsoft’s Xamarin already allowed you to develop your iOS applications in C# with the help of tools like Xamarin.
Read moreDo I need a Mac to develop iOS apps in Flutter?
To develop Flutter apps for iOS, you need a Mac with Xcode installed . Install the latest stable version of Xcode (using web download or the Mac App Store). This is the correct path for most cases, when you want to use the latest version of Xcode. If you need to use a different version, specify that path instead.
Read moreDoes Apple support Flutter?
Flutter will enable full cross-platform development across iOS, Android, desktop, web and beyond with one codebase .
Read moreIs Swift better than Flutter?
When it comes to learning curve and approachability, Swift has an edge over Flutter because, as mentioned previously, you don’t need to learn a new programming language to build native iOS apps. That said, thanks to their rich documentation and community support, both Flutter and Swift are relatively easy to learn.
Read moreWill Flutter replace iOS?
It is very unlikely that they will be abandoned and re-written using Flutter . Flutter has no Apple’s support. In many cases creating native iOS applications is just necessary.
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