The following steps show how to install Xcode and sign in with Apple id on macOS. At the time of this writing, the latest version of Xcode is 11.3.1 and this guide is written based on this version of Xcode.
Apple ID will be needed to sign in to App Store and download Xcode, see Apple ID Page for detail on how to create one.
The same Apple ID can be used to sign in to Xcode as a Apple Developer and enroll to the Apple Developer Program. While an enrolled Apple Developer account is not needed for the purpose of this guide, some of Xcode feature (for example app distribution) will be restricted which might be need in other THEOplayer iOS Reference Apps. Please check on the link for more detail.
Launch App Store from Launchpad and click sign in at the bottom left and provide Apple ID and password to sign in.
Search for Xcode, install it and open after installation is completed.
The following is the launch screen of Xcode. It has the current Xcode version string printed. New project and existing project can be created and opened from here respectively.
Once Xcode is installed, sign in with an Apple ID.
Click on Xcode from the status bar and select Preferences.
Add an Apple ID account from the Accounts tab as shown below.
Sign in with Apple ID and password.
The Accounts tab should look like this on succeeded.
Xcode is now successfully installed and configured. The next guide covering how to create a simple iOS application can be found here: THEO Knowledge Base - Simple Application.
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