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I am new to xcode and ios development. recently I've seen the xcode releases with, for example xcode 6.0 GM and then xcode 6.0. I wonder what should we do with the GM or we need to wait until the non GM release in order to build ios app.

could anyone explain me about this ?

rmaddy
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channa ly
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    https://www.google.com/webhp?tab=ww&ei=_tAsVLuZGIaAqgaSh4HYDw&ved=0CAQQ1S4#q=what+does+gm+mean+in+software – rmaddy Oct 02 '14 at 04:14

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Xcode 6.0 GM (Golden Master) is the version released before 6.0, and it can be used to build & submit to App Store, which is not possible with other betas.

This is necessary because apps should, ideally, be updated before a new iOS is officially released. Waiting for the official new Xcode would be too late, since it is always released with the new iOS.

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  • can you update this answer for 2022, it there any GM version currently in 2022, or the latest at moment 14.2 will be considered the GM version – ashishdhiman2007 Dec 23 '22 at 06:00