Java developers may outnumber Objective C developers, but I'm guessing when
it comes to creating desktop applications for OS X, it's the other way
around. Then if you narrow things down to primarily QuickTime, it may be
that QTJ usage is scant (who knows). It's all about having the right
numbers in terms of developers.
In any case, it makes sense that Apple is focusing on iPhone
(Javascript/Safari/QuickTime) as Chang pointed out. Plenty of developers
there. But even on the iPhone front, Java seems to be getting shorted with
Jobs claiming no one develops in Java any more (a big lie especially in
mobile).
Alex Shaykevich wrote:
> Well, that's a bit of a chicken and egg argument isn't it? You could
> ask the same question about Objective C/Cocoa support. Most companies
> find it beneficial to have developers producing against their products.
> Java developers outnumber Objective C developers by what I imagine must
> be orders of magnitude so even on the Mac, it makes sense to support us.
>
> QT is also a major foothold Apple has in the PC world. Then there are
> potential offshoots into the iPod/iPhone mobile world.
>
> No one can write you a definitive NPV, but the case can be argued.
>
> --Alex
>
> */Brian Raymond <email@hidden>/* wrote:
>
> Some thoughts from another point of view..
>
> I think a number of people with interest in QTJ have good intentions
> however Apple isn't going to make the move unless it makes good
> business sense to do so. Since leaving QT Java support out to dry
> there have been some people holding on and there have been migrations
> away (I am one) but what has it meant to their bottom line or mind
> share? Aside from some rumblings in small corners of the market place
> I am not sure if there have been any strong voices that will make them
> listen (read dollars that offset the investment in maintaining another
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