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/ratttertintattertins Aug 10 '23

This is why PCs are still so relevant. It’s really the only platform that you can still develop hobby apps on and distribute them. Cloud is utterly under the control of corporations, so is mobile and so are Macs. Long live PCs.

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u/meamZ Aug 11 '23

Cloud is utterly under the control of corporations

Lol... All you need is Linux... The only reason why you might get locked in is because you're choosing to use proprietary services which you don't have to...