
3) Run Xcode onceĪfter downloading Xcode, you have to launch the Xcode application one time to install its components. If your computer does not have enough disk space for Xcode, or if the download will take prohibitively long (more than 24 hours) due to the quality of your internet connection, reach out to the instructors for alternate installation instructions. Xcode is a very large app, so the download and installation will take some time, anywhere from 1-4 hours depending on your network connection speed. Select menu - > "App Store…" and search for Xcode.Installing Xcode provides the C++ compiler needed by Qt Creator. 2) Install Xcode toolsĪpple's developer tools are bundled as a part of Xcode. If this is not possible for you, please reach out to the course staff ASAP. In order to install Qt, your macOS version must be at least >= 10.15.


If so, install them first and only then proceed with the rest of this installation guide. Select menu -> "System Preferences" -> "Software Update" and check whether any system updates are available. Ensure your macOS operating system is up-to-date.
