Editing Apple Developer

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| owner = [[Apple Inc.]]
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'''Apple Developer''' (formerly '''Apple Developer Connection''') is [[Apple Inc.]]'s website for [[software development]] tools, [[Application programming interface|application programming interfaces]] (APIs), and technical resources. It contains resources to help [[software developer]]s write [[software]] for the [[macOS]], [[iOS]], [[iPadOS]], [[watchOS]], [[tvOS]] and [[visionOS]] platforms. The site also hosts the '''Apple Developer Forums'''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://developer.apple.com/forums/ |title=Apple Developer Forums}}</ref>

The applications are created in [[Xcode]], or sometimes using other supported 3rd party programs. The apps can then be submitted to [[App Store Connect]] (formerly iTunes Connect), another one of Apple's website for approval the internal review team. Once approved, they can be distributed publicly via the respective app stores, i.e. [[App Store (iOS)]] for iOS and iPadOS apps, [[iMessage]] app store for Messages apps and Sticker pack apps, [[App Store (tvOS)]] for Apple TV apps, [[watchOS]] app store for Apple Watch apps with watchOS 6 and later, and via App Store (iOS) for earlier versions of watchOS. macOS apps are a notable exception to this, as they can be distributed similarly via Apple's [[Mac App Store]] or independently on the [[World Wide Web]].<ref>Apple, Inc. (2020). [https://developer.apple.com/app-store/ App Store – Apple Developer]. Retrieved on 2020-05-12.</ref>

== Programs ==

=== Mac ===
The Mac developer program is a way for developers of Apple's [[macOS]] operating system to distribute their [[Application software|apps]] through the [[Mac App Store]]. It costs US$99/year. Unlike [[iOS]], developers are not required to sign up for the program in order to distribute their applications. Mac applications can freely be distributed via the developer's website and/or any other method of distribution excluding the [[Mac App Store]]. The Mac Developer Program also provides developers with resources to help them distribute their Mac applications.

==Software leaks==
There have been several leaks of secret Apple software through the prerelease program, most notably the [[Mac OS X Tiger|Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger]] leaks, in which Apple sued three men who allegedly obtained advance copies of Mac OS X 10.4 prerelease builds from the site and leaked it to [[BitTorrent (protocol)|BitTorrent]].<ref>{{cite news | last=Fried | first=Ina | title=Apple sues over loose Tiger | date=2004-12-21 | publisher=CNET News.com | url=http://news.cnet.com/Apple+sues+over+loose+Tiger/2100-1047_3-5500034.html}}</ref>

==Attempted hacks==
On July 18, 2013, an intruder attempted to access sensitive personal information on Apple's developer servers. The information was encrypted, but Apple could not guarantee that some information about developers may have been accessed. The Developer website was taken down for "maintenance" that Thursday, and was said to be undergoing maintenance through Sunday, when Apple posted a notice on the site notifying users of the attempted hack. They have stated that they will be rebuilding their servers and the developer system to prevent this from happening in the future.<ref>Apple Developer website (2013). [http://devimages.apple.com/maintenance/ Apple Developer Maintenance page]. Retrieved on 2013-07-22.</ref><ref>News article from hack (2013). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-22/apple-developer-website-taken-down-after-hacker-attack.html "Apple Developer Website Taken Down After Hacker Attack"]. Retrieved on 2013-07-22.</ref>

==Developer tutorials and tools==
Apple provides free tutorials and guide support for their developer program.

In the beginning of July 2023, Apple finished construction on their Developer Center in [[Cupertino, California]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple Event |url=https://www.apple.com/apple-events/ |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=Apple |language=en-US}}</ref> During special events, developers are able to visit the center for one-on-one’s with Apple employees, demos of upcoming [[Lists of Apple software|software]], and more.

== Apple Security Research Device Program ==
 
The Security Research Device (SRD) is a specially fused iPhone that allows users to perform iOS security research without having to bypass its security features. Even though shell access is available, users can run any tools, choose their own entitlements, and customize the kernel. With the SRD, users can confidently report all their findings to Apple without the risk of losing access to the inner layers of iOS security. Any vulnerabilities users discover with the SRD are automatically considered for Apple Security Bounty.
 
The SRD program is available in many countries, such as [[Argentina]], [[Armenia]], [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Azerbaijan]], [[Belgium]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Brazil]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Canada]], [[Croatia]], the [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[Estonia]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Hungary]], [[Iceland]], [[India]], [[Ireland]], [[Italy]], [[Japan]], [[Latvia]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Moldova]], [[Montenegro]], [[Morocco]], the [[Netherlands]], [[New Zealand]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Norway]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Romania]], [[Senegal]], [[Serbia]], [[Singapore]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]], [[South Africa]], [[South Korea]], [[Spain]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]], the [[United Kingdom]] and the [[United States]].{{cn|date=December 2023}}

==See also==
* [[Apple Account]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://developer.apple.com Apple Developer website]
*[https://www.geeksforgeeks.org GeeksforGeeks]
*[https://macdevelopers.dev MacDevelopers] 

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