Which one is better terminal or Xcode for development.

I just started learning programming language. So, I am wondering what to use to compile and run all my codes. Should I use terminal to do so or I should download x code.

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Posted on Jan 7, 2019 8:14 AM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2019 9:46 AM

Using an IDE is almost always easier and more convenient for a beginner.


What programming language are you using? It is important to use an IDE that has good support for the language you use.


If you are using Swift, C, C++ or Objective C, then go with XCode.


If you are using Python, for example, there are better options out there.

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Jan 7, 2019 9:46 AM in response to rahul969

Using an IDE is almost always easier and more convenient for a beginner.


What programming language are you using? It is important to use an IDE that has good support for the language you use.


If you are using Swift, C, C++ or Objective C, then go with XCode.


If you are using Python, for example, there are better options out there.

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