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Xcode

Composite Score
8.6 /10
CX Score
9.0 /10
Category
Xcode
8.6 /10

What is Xcode?

Xcode adds powerful new team development features, perfect for working with Xcode Cloud as well as with GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab collaboration features.

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Awards & Recognition

Xcode won the following awards in the Mobile Application Testing category

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Xcode Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Xcode?

0% Negative
2% Neutral
98% Positive

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Development Use

87

Virtual Mobile Devices

86

Device and OS Versions Coverage

86

Process Simulation

85

Artifact Management

84

Automated Testing

84

Mobile Test Environment and Lab Management

84

Functional Testing

83

Performance Testing

82

Browser Testing

80

Test Run Workflow Manager

80

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Breadth of Features

89

Business Value Created

87

Ease of Implementation

86

Usability and Intuitiveness

83

Vendor Support

82

Quality of Features

82

Availability and Quality of Training

82

Ease of Data Integration

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Ease of Customization

80

Ease of IT Administration

76

Xcode Reviews

Piusi N.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Media
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2024

Impressive Solution for Accurate Testing

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Xcode from other similar products?

The product is easy to use compared to similar products as no learning curve is required just the user's general knowledge.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite features of this product are ALM integration and artifact management.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I don’t dislike anything about this product it works seamlessly.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend this to all software developers as it helps developers who want to create their applications either for iPads or iPhones.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Andrew N.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Gaming and Hospitality
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2023

Xcode lets you create cutting-edge mobile apps

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Xcode from other similar products?

I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of development tools and platforms. None, however, has been as important to me as Xcode. Throughout my experience, I've discovered that Xcode stands out among other platforms due to its versatility, extensive feature set, and ability to accelerate the mobile app development process. The IDE and test devices synchronize quickly and efficiently, allowing for agile debugging and rapid iteration. Furthermore, Xcode's well-designed and intuitive user interface makes navigating the development environment simple, which is especially beneficial for development teams like ours.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One of my favorite aspects of Xcode is its robust set of tools. Xcode provides everything you need to write high-quality, optimized code, from a wide range of highly customizable code editors to advanced debugging and profiling features. The Storyboard graphical interface enables us to quickly design the user interface of our applications, which speeds development and encourages collaboration between designers and developers. Furthermore, the availability of automation and testing tools enables us to implement our applications more securely and reliably.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Despite all of Xcode's benefits, two aspects have been a source of frustration for me. To begin, Xcode's slow performance can occasionally stymie your workflow. I've experienced build and load time delays when working on large projects with many files and dependencies, which can affect productivity. Debugging issues have also arisen on a few occasions, particularly when working on complex projects. Although Xcode has powerful debugging tools, I've noticed that stability and accuracy can be compromised at times.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

While it poses performance and debugging challenges, its user interface and built-in tools make it a valuable platform for developing cutting-edge mobile apps. To avoid performance issues, I recommend investing in appropriate hardware and optimizing Xcode settings based on project requirements. Furthermore, you should take advantage of the Xcode development community and documentation, as these can provide you with useful solutions and advice for any problems you may encounter.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Farjana Y.

  • Role: Student Academic
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: Initial Implementation
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

Awesome Application!

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Xcode from other similar products?

It helps make the development process easy and reduces the app's size.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of this product is "Mini Map."

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing till now.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Trust me and try it. You will love it.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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