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Swift vs Objective-C Differences

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Explain the key differences between Swift and Objective-C. Compare them in terms of syntax, type safety, runtime behavior, interoperability, and when you would choose one over the other in iOS development.

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Syntax and readability
Type safety and null handling
Static vs dynamic runtime behavior
Interoperability in mixed codebases
When each language is a practical choice

Comparison Dimensions

AreaWhy It Matters
SyntaxAffects readability and onboarding speed
SafetyReduces runtime bugs and null-related errors
RuntimeDetermines flexibility for reflection and dynamic behavior
InteropImportant for maintaining older iOS codebases