Objective-C vs. Swift: A Detailed Guide
Objective-C was introduced in 1984 and used to be the main programming language for iOS and Apple OS X. Objective-C is basically a superset of C and C++. When it comes to operating with both of these, the code works smoothly.
Objective-C Pros:
- Famous and reputed language
- Stable language
- Easy use of private APIs
- Compatible with C++
Objective-C Cons:
- Less skilled developers
- Complex to learn
- Limited functionality
- Not much secure
Swift is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm, compiled programming language developed by Apple Inc. primarily for iOS and macOS developers. It was introduced at Apple’s 2014 Worldwide Developers Conference. In 2015, Swift became an open-source language with a new Linux port available. It is simple and easy to use in comparison to other older languages. Simplicity is one of the biggest of Swift’s strengths. Swift is a young language that already supports big names like LinkedIn, Twitter, Lyft, and many more.
Swift Pros:
- Time-efficient solution
- Improved scalability
- Safety and performance
- Rapid Deployment
Swift Cons:
- Lack of support for earlier iOS versions
- Limited Cross-Platform Support
- Smaller Resource Base
- Weak Interaction With Third-Party Tools and IDEs
Objective-C and Swift are programming languages that are used to code the Apple software products. These languages have the corresponding app programming interfaces (APIs) and frameworks (Cocoa, Cocoa Touch). Go through our full article to learn more.
