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iOS

Posted by arnavthecoder
arnavthecoder
3,453 Points

What is objective C in simple word Help Quick Plzzzz

Can somebody tell what objective C is in simple word i need help quick really quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 Answers

Cameron Armstrong
Cameron Armstrong
9,406 Points

Objective C is 1 of the 2 languages that you can use to make Mac and iOS apps. It is a language based off C, but adds object orientation features.

arnavthecoder
arnavthecoder
3,453 Points

Thanks but can you tell me a little more like why to use objective c and just C

Szymon Kadłuczka
Szymon Kadłuczka
8,762 Points
Szymon Kadłuczka
Szymon Kadłuczka
8,762 Points

Basically, like Cameron said, you will want to use Objective-C if you want to build apps for iOS / OSX. If you want to write for other platforms, you may want to use C / C++. You can still use those when programming on your Mac, obviously.

There are literally TONS of information out there about the two languages as well as differences and similarities. Go explore the World :-)