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How does Objective-C handle ABI stability and binary compatibility?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
ABI stability ensures compiled binaries remain compatible across OS versions.
Deep explanation
Objective-C runtime ensures stable ABI by keeping class layouts, message dispatch, and runtime APIs consistent. This allows apps compiled on older SDKs to run on newer iOS versions without recompilation.
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