Objective-C
Objective-C - Smalltalk-enhanced C language
Objective-C is a C superset adding Smalltalk-style messaging, dynamic runtime, and object-oriented features for Apple iOS/macOS development.
Category
Object-Oriented / Systems
First Release
1984
File Extension
.m
Creator
Brad Cox and Tom Love
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Difficulty
Verbose syntax with @ symbols, dynamic messaging, and manual memory management create steep learning curve.