Want to hire OS X developer? Then you should know!
How and where is OS X used?
- App Development: Creating new apps
- Software Testing: Ensuring app functionality
- Graphic Design: Designing visually appealing interfaces
- Web Development: Building websites
- Data Analysis: Processing and analyzing data
- Game Development: Creating interactive games
- Video Editing: Editing and enhancing videos
- Music Production: Producing music tracks
- Virtual Reality: Developing VR experiences
- Cybersecurity: Enhancing system security
Compare Junior, Middle, Senior, and Expert/Team Lead OS X Developer roles
Seniority Name | Years of experience | Responsibilities and activities | Average salary (USD/year) |
---|---|---|---|
Junior | 0-2 years |
| $60,000 |
Middle | 2-5 years |
| $80,000 |
Senior | 5-8 years |
| $100,000 |
Expert/Team Lead | 8+ years |
| $120,000 |
Quick Facts about OS X.
- OS X Software Development was created in 2000 by Apple Inc.
- The most popular project types using OS X are app development and software testing.
- The entry threshold for OS X development is having a Mac computer running the latest version of Xcode.
- Xcode, Apple’s integrated development environment, is the most popular related technology to OS X.
- Fun fact: The naming convention of OS X versions is inspired by big cats, such as Leopard and Snow Leopard.
TOP OS X Related Technologies
- Xcode (Apple)
- Visual Studio Code (Microsoft)
- IntelliJ IDEA (JetBrains)
- Homebrew (MXCL)
- Git (Linus Torvalds)
John, 2003
Microsoft, 2015
JetBrains, 2001
MXCL, 2009
Linus Torvalds, 2005
What are top OS X instruments and tools?
- Xcode: Apple’s developer tool for creating macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS apps (2003)
- Terminal: Built-in command-line interface for advanced users and tasks (2001)
- Activity Monitor: System monitor to view processes, CPU, memory, disk usage (2003)
- Homebrew: Package manager to easily install open-source software on macOS (2009)
- VirtualBox: Allows running other operating systems in a virtual environment (2007)
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