The process involves developing applications intended for Apple’s mobile operating system on a Microsoft Windows environment. Traditionally, iOS application development has been closely tied to macOS due to Apple’s Xcode IDE being the primary development tool. However, alternative approaches allow developers to create, test, and deploy iOS apps utilizing Windows-based machines.
This capability offers several advantages, including potentially reducing hardware costs for development teams and enabling developers to utilize familiar Windows-based toolchains. Historically, cross-platform development frameworks have evolved significantly, providing increasing compatibility and performance for applications built outside the native iOS environment. This addresses scenarios where development resources or preferences lean towards the Windows ecosystem.