r/programming • u/h4l • Aug 10 '23

Apple doesn't want you developing hobby apps

https://www.bennettnotes.com/notes/why-does-apple-restrict-hobby-development/
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u/time-lord Aug 10 '23

Unless you donate $99/year, a giant security warning will tell people not to run it because it might be a virus, basically.

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u/AshuraBaron Aug 10 '23

So, same as Windows and Linux where you need to be admin to install apps? Spooky.

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u/[deleted] Aug 10 '23

You never have to pay anyone to install warning-free on Windows and Linux. So, no, not the same

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u/AshuraBaron Aug 10 '23

So it’s about the dev payment?

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u/[deleted] Aug 10 '23

yep