i mean in a way xcode is incredibly valuable product considering anyone who wants to publish to the app store (where they collect insane rent for zero effort) needs to interact with it.

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bmitc 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

Apple probably views the product as the privilege to develop and publish apps.

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		I can confirm this. Have a relative that works for Apple. Made the mistake of complaining in front of her about their take on sales (they make six-figures annually from my app). She went off on how much they give us (including Xcode) for the privilege of having an app on their phones. Still don't have a contact there. Would have thought I would at least get someone there to talk with if issues come up.
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em-bee 4 days ago | parent | prev [-]

so it's the wrong incentive. apple has no need to make it better because people are forced to use it anyways.