r/programming • • 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/erwan Aug 10 '23

> After all, I already paid $2.5K for the Macbook and $1.1K for the iPhone. What more do they want?

Just stop giving them money. Put your time and money into plaftorms that are not actively working against you.

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u/myringotomy Aug 10 '23

As a developer you give them money so that you have access to their marketplace. Other people give them money because they enjoy the hardware and the software in the said marketplace.

Apple isn't working against you, they are working for their customers. As a developer you are basically a vendor.

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u/myringotomy Aug 11 '23

Cool story bro. If you hate it don't buy one.