New Features in Xcode 5 (original) (raw)

Xcode 5.0

Xcode 5 is the latest release of the Apple developer tools. Building on the design of Xcode 4, this release focuses on features and enhancements to improve your ability to adopt core platform features, design new interfaces, and deliver high-quality applications.

Xcode 5 adds support for developing with iOS 7.0 SDK. Xcode 5 requires a Mac running OS X v10.8.4.

User Experience Improvements

Automatic Configuration

Testing

Continuous Integration

Debugger

OpenGL ES Support

Interface Builder

Source Control and Version Editor

Compiler

iOS Simulator

See Simulator User Guide for more information on using the new iOS Simulator features.

Instruments

Documentation

Sprite Kit Support

Deprecation and Removal Notice

Xcode 5.0.1

Xcode 5.0.1 adds support for development on OS X v10.9 and other feature additions.

Xcode 5.0.2

Xcode 5.1

Xcode 5.1 requires a Mac running OS X 10.8.4 (or later), or OS X 10.9. It includes the following highlighted features:

Xcode 5.1.1

For additional details on Xcode releases, see Xcode Release Notes — Archive.