I was just wondering what "Deprecated" means?
When I compile files with 10.4u sdk, many functions are
"deprecated'. But my application works.
Does the word mean that the functions may be used properly but
Apple no longer grantee their behaviors?
Or those functions are useless any more so that we may not use them?
Or Apple just disapproves us using those functions but we can use
them?
Or something else very important for developing software?
Deprecated means that Apple no longer recommends the API/Technology
and will not improve it further. They will maintain regressions in
the technology as long as it is feasible, and not at the expense of
newer functionality. It's like using an outdated software package. As
long as it works, things are great, but if something breaks you will
have to make a pretty good case with the software developer to get it
fixed, and they still might tell you to just upgrade to the newest
version instead.
--
Reality is what, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
Failure is not an option. It is a privilege reserved for those who try.
David Duncan
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