Can i use objective-c still?
Asked on 08/04/2024
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Yes, you can still use Objective-C. While Apple has been promoting Swift as the preferred language for app development due to its modern features, safety, and performance, Objective-C remains supported. For instance, even though the Foundation framework has been rewritten in Swift, Objective-C applications still benefit from these improvements (What’s new in Swift).
Additionally, Swift's interoperability with C and Objective-C allows you to incrementally adopt Swift in your existing projects, making it possible to use both languages together (Platforms State of the Union). This means you can continue to use Objective-C while taking advantage of Swift's features where appropriate.
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