Xcode - how to "export" app solution I am very new to coding, especially to using an IDE like Xcode. 

I have a finished app that I'm done compiling and testing it within Xcode itself. I wish to create a file that the user would double-click to run.

How do I get my program out of Xcode as a self-standing application?
Use Product → Archive to create a binary of your app. Then go to the Organizer window and optionally validate it. Lastly, export the app to your desktop so you can distribute it as you wish.