Re: ObJC vs. Java -- NEWBIE
Re: ObJC vs. Java -- NEWBIE
- Subject: Re: ObJC vs. Java -- NEWBIE
- From: Raphael Sebbe <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2004 15:05:47 +0100
My advice is that you learn Cocoa/ObjC. You won't be the same man after
that. The red-pill-kind-of-thing!
If you need specific Java functionality, just use the Java/ObjC bridge
(transparent Java / Objective C object mixing). And don't be afraid of
ObjC, it is a very simple yet smart language, easy to learn.
Raphael
On 05 Feb 2004, at 13:36, Lotsa Cabo wrote:
I'm still watching the WWDC videos. Since they are on loan from
someone, I am trying to go through them before I start writing code.
As some of you know, I'm about to write my first Mac application after
having been a M$ guy for a few decades.
The app is a simple compiled app that accesses web services from a
.NET server, modifies XML files locally, and uploads the XML blobs. I
am most familiar with Java, VB, VB.NET, and C#. The most natural type
of project for me would be a Cocoa-Java app. Unfortunately, I'm
worried about the deployability and speed of the app.
And the questions begin...
1. If I code my Cocoa app using Java, how much slower than Objective-C
will Java be?
2. For the .NET WebService access, which is better, Java or ObjC?
3. For XML parsing, which is better, Java or ObjC?
4. Each time I have installed an app on my new PowerBook, I've had to
copy one object (I think it's a "bundle") from a drive image to my
Applications directory. I think this is a great install process. If
I code my app using Java, will I be able to use this type of install
method when my app is distributed?
5. Java apps on Windows are ugly. If I code my app in Java, will the
user know that it's Java when it's running?
6. The few lines of Objective-C that I have seen has no resemblance to
any language that I'm familiar with. Considering I will be developing
on a Mac and M$ platform for years, is there any major benefit to
learning Objective-C?
In short, I'm trying to figure out which language to use. Thanks, in
advance, for those of you that choose to answer / respond.
Thanx,
Ryan
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