Xcode vs Microsoft Visual Studio : Which is Better?

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Xcode

Xcode is a complete developer toolset for creating apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Developed by Apple

License: Free

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X

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Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft Visual Studio is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) from Microsoft Corporation. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free Personal

Categories: Development

Apps available for Windows Online .NET Framework

Xcode VS Microsoft Visual Studio Feature comparision

Feature Xcode Microsoft Visual Studio
Code completion
Color coding
Compiler
Developer Tools
Exe Compiler
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Customizable
Support for Themes
Community based
Python
Embedded debugger
Intellisense
Java IDE
Built-in Terminal
Beauty and fluid interface
Go to definition
Java Support
C++ support
Learn with Flashcards
Autocompletion
Build system
Visual studio intergration
Code formatting
Support for Javascript
Secure File Sharing
Syntax Highlighting
Support for FTP
Real time collaboration
Web Development
Android Development
Compiles to native assembly code
Cross-platform
Automatic content formatting
Azure integration
Support for Multiple programming languages
Nuget
C# Scripting
C support
F# Support
Form designer
Functions
NET Support
NETCore Support
Refactoring
Support for MS SQL Server
VB.NET support
Vim key mapping
Lightweight
Unity Integration
GUI Designer
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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