Xcode features dead-code stripping, remote debugging, speed improvements to the gnu C++ compiler, or gcc, code completion for Java and AppleScript, native build system support for AppleScript, an enhanced debugger with memory and globals browsers and the ability to display file static variables, faster editor performance, ant templates, documentation bookmarks and speed improvements.

Update provides overall stability and performance enhancements to the Xcode IDE.

Xcode defaults to upgrading an existing Xcode installation but may optionally be installed alongside existing Xcode installations.

See the accompanying release notes for detailed installation instructions, known issues, and security advisories.

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What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Fixes an issue where the "Convert to Objective-C ARC" operation would not complete.
· Resolves a problem that resulted in no visible developer profiles in the Organizer.
· Corrects an erroneous locked file dialog appearing in the documentation window.