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Asked: 2026-05-20T18:01:53+00:00

I’m attempting to rewrite a Java library over in Objective-C. I’d like to rewrite

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I’m attempting to rewrite a Java library over in Objective-C. I’d like to rewrite it as an API so that certain methods are required to be implemented. I’ve begun to try to rewrite the code but I’ve run into a few questions.

  • Does Objective-C support abstract classes?

  • If not, should I be writing protocols, or just use my own classes? I know that you can mark methods required.

  • If I do write protocols, Would it be okay if I group all the protocols into one header file, or is it best practice not to?

  • If I use my own classes, is there a way to require subclassing of abstract methods?

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  1. Editorial Team

    There are compiler enforced abstract classes in Objective-C, protocols are what you are after.

    I would personally break the protocols out into multiple headers for legibility.

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