Which one is the most preferable language either swift or objc?

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Created Feb ’16

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Which one is the most preferable language either swift or objc for brand new sdk development and maintenance?

If we choose swift then will it support iOS 7 deployment target? We tried to add Swift sdk into iOS 7 supporting app with weak linking option, but it does not support, it created compiler error. It would great if you give us a suggestion, like if we develop our sdk/framework with Objective C to support iOS 7 then will it be good in future for further development and maintenance.

Thank You.

Answer 1

KMT OP

Feb ’16

It's hard to connect the 'future' and iOS7, actually. It's time now to drop support that far back, I believe.

Do you have another example?

Answer 2

@ben OP

Feb ’16

You do know that iOS7 is only installed on less than 6% of iOS devices and falling by the month, right?

But yeah, if you need iOS 7, go with Objective-C. The first version of Swift was introduced with iOS 8 so I don't even know if it's possible to compile a Swift app for iOS 7, probably not.

Answer 3

DTS Engineer OP

Apple

Feb ’16

The first version of Swift was introduced with iOS 8 so I don't even know if it's possible to compile a Swift app for iOS 7, probably not.

Swift supports deployment back to iOS 7.

jeevan, if you’re having problems deploying a Swift app to iOS 7, please post details about the problem and we can take a look.

Having said that, I agree with @ben’s analysis that there’s really no point in supporting iOS 7 if you’re creating a new app. iOS 7 use is already minuscule, and will be even more so by the time your app is finished.

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Answer 4

jeevan OP

Feb ’16

Thank you all so much. Your responses helped us a lot about to make our final decision, we decided to go with Swift and iOS 8+.