Re: Language options: Objective-C, Swift, C or C++?
Re: Language options: Objective-C, Swift, C or C++?
- Subject: Re: Language options: Objective-C, Swift, C or C++?
- From: Quincey Morris <email@hidden>
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2015 22:59:49 +0000
I don’t want to take issue with the opinions being expressed in this thread, but I was struck by the argument you used in coming to your opinion:
On Jun 13, 2015, at 15:27 , Paul Scott <email@hidden> wrote:
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> in practice there is little to justify the existence of Swift […]
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> When C++ and Java appeared on the scene, I initially struggled to understand the value they offered, but I soldiered on knowing that there may be value beyond my understanding. That perseverance was well deserved, and over the decades I’ve come to appreciate the tremendous practical value both languages provide […]
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> […] Swift insinuates itself into the developer community with typical grandiose marketing hype. But what practical value does it really offer?
You persisted with C++ and Java in spite of your skepticism, and eventually found value.
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