The configuration specifies the earliest version of iOS that an application is designed to run on within the iOS Simulator environment. This setting dictates the minimum operating system version the simulated device will emulate. For instance, designating ‘11.0’ ensures the application will be tested against a simulated environment running iOS 11.0 or later.
Selecting an appropriate value impacts the range of devices and iOS versions an application can support. A lower value broadens compatibility, potentially reaching a wider user base on older devices. However, utilizing a higher value allows developers to leverage newer features and APIs available in more recent iOS versions, but at the cost of excluding users with older operating systems. This parameter is also significant for ensuring consistent testing and debugging across different development environments.
