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Apple Developer Connection (ADC) programs offer a full range of services for new and experienced developers. Our programs provide you with convenient, affordable access to the tools and technical support you need to work efficiently and productively — reducing development time and costs. Our support doesn’t end with the development process. ADC programs provide critical business information and comarketing resources to help you successfully market and distribute your products.

The ADC Premier, Select, and Online membership programs are tailored to meet the varying needs of developers. A Student Membership is also available. Become an Apple Developer Connection member today.


Software Online Select Premier

Xcode Tools

Includes Interface Builder, AppleScript Studio plus performance and debugging tools, compilers, and documentation. Premier and Select Members receive updates on CD-ROM. All ADC Members may download or purchase separately.

Development Kits

Premier and Select members receive Development Kits on CD-ROM.
All ADC Members may download.

Pre-Release Software

Pre-release software for early compatibility testing, bug reporting, and technology adoption.
 

Mac OS X

ADC ships the latest version of Mac OS X to Select and Premier members upon commercial release.
 

Mac OS X Server

Mac OS X Server delivers high-performance services for Internet and Web serving, file, print, and networking to manage a network of Mac and Windows clients. Available to Premier and Select members for development and testing.
 

WebObjects

Apple’s Application Server software. Premier members receive one full copy for development and testing. Select members receive a significant discount.
   

Hardware Online Select Premier

Event Hardware Purchase Program *

Significant discount on Apple systems for exhibiting at major trade shows.
 

ADC Hardware Purchase Program *

Significant discount on Macintosh systems for development and testing. Premier members may purchase up to ten discounted systems per year. Select membership includes one discount per year.
 

Technical Support, Training, and Reference Material Online Select Premier

Apple Developer Connection News

Email broadcast with the latest developer-related news and information. Also available online.

Apple Mailing Lists

Forums for developers to discuss a variety of Apple technologies.

ADC Compatibility Labs

Access to ADC Labs in Cupertino, Beijing, and Tokyo for testing software or hardware on multiple Apple system configurations. Premier members may make three (3) appointments per month. Select members may make two (2) appointments per month.
 

Developer Mailing Subscription

Monthly subscription containing relevant information, software, SDKs and DDKs, technical documentation, tools, and reference material on CD and DVD-ROM. Included in Premier and Select membership. All ADC Members may purchase separately.
 

Developer Technical Support

Code-level technical support from Apple’s developer technical support engineers. Premier membership includes eight (8) incidents. Select membership includes two (2) incidents. All ADC Members may purchase separately.
 

Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)

Annual “must attend” conference for the Apple technical community. One (1) pass included in Premier membership. Select and Online members may purchase separately.
   

Business Services Online Select Premier

Macintosh Products Guide

List your products for free in Apple’s online database of over 23,000 products for the Macintosh, visited by 100,000 customers daily. Advertising discounts are available for Premier and Select members.

Apple Programs

Developers may participate in a wide variety of comarketing programs to get their products in front of Mac customers including the Mac Logo program, the Apple Store Theater program, Apple Market Centers, and more. Find them by category: The Mac Market, Business Development, Product Development, Distribution, and Promotion.
 

ADC Discounts

ADC Premier and Select members receive attractive discounts on over 150 compelling programs to help produce and promote their Macintosh products. New discount programs are announced in the ADC News and monthly developer mailings. Find them by category: The Mac Market, Business Development, Product Development, Distribution, and Promotion.
 


Estimated Annual Value:

$1,350 (US) $7,000 (US)

Annual Cost:

Free $500 (US) $3,500 (US)


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The ADC Hardware Purchase Program and Event Hardware Purchase Program differ slightly in each region around the world due to local sales and distribution policies and may not be available in all regions. Visit ADC Hardware Purchase Program or Special Event Hardware Discounts for more information.

  Estimated annual value assumes Premier membership purchase of four discounted Apple systems.