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How to test Python Code on Darwin (via virtualiziation)

I wrote a little tool to dump the environment of a python interpreter: dumpenv

I have only a linux operating system.

Is there a way to test my code on darwin os?

AFAIK running darwin in a docker container is not possible.

Buying hardware is not an option.

Solution

  • You have a few options:

    1. The MacOS license allows you to run a limited number of virtual machines, but only on Mac hardware. I would use Parallels to run fresh copies of different MacOS systems when testing installation. This does not allow you make a 'hackintosh' by trying to boot up MacOS on a non-Apple hardware stack.

    2. Rent a system in the cloud. As an example, MacInCloud will charge you about $20 per month for a system suitable for testing.

    3. Rent hardware. There is a surprisingly robust market for this.

    Here is a random recent article on options. Good luck!