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    Swift is faster than Objective-C and programmers prefer Swift for iOS development. Apple has aimed big goals with Swift but some programmers are still using Objective-C.

     

     

    Here is an example of calling Objective-C code in Swift. According to the Apple's doc, we can use both languages in one project using Bridging Header. Please follow the steps as mentioned below.

     

    Step 1- Add Objective-C class (.m file) into your Swift project. Name it 'CustomClass.m'

     

    Step 2- Once you create an Objective-C file, XCode prompts you to configure a Bridging Header. ('Would you like to configure an Objective-C bridging header?')
    Now click 'Create Bridging Header'

     

    Step 3- Now create header (.h file) and name it 'CustomClass.h'.

     

    Step 4- In the Bridging Header file import Objective-C class now. Like I mentioned below.

    //
    //  Use this file to import your target's public headers that you would like to expose to Swift.
    //
    
    #import "CustomClass.h"
    

     

    Step -5 Now write some Objective-C code in your CustomClass files. Lets begin with header (CustomClass.h).
    This is how your header file look like...

    #import <Foundation/Foundation.h>
    
    @interface CustomClass : NSObject
    
    @property (strong, nonatomic) id objcProperty;
    
    - (void) objcMethod;
    
    @end

     

    Step 6- In 'CustomClass.m' write below code line.

    #import <Foundation/Foundation.h>
    
    #import "CustomClass.h"
    
    @implementation CustomClass
    
    - (void) objcMethod {
        NSLog(@"Objc class Method called by swift class.");
    }
    
    @end

     

    Step 7- In your Swift class call Objective-C method now. Write below code in your Swift controller. I am calling Objective-C class method (objcMethod) in 'ViewDidLoad' method of the swift class.

    import UIKit
    
    class ViewController: UIViewController {
    
       
        
        override func viewDidLoad() {
            super.viewDidLoad()
            // Do any additional setup after loading the view, typically from a nib.
            
            let instanceOfCustomClass = CustomClass()
            
            instanceOfCustomClass.objcProperty = "Hello Objective-C"
            instanceOfCustomClass.objcMethod()
            
        }
    

     

    Please test the above code by applying breakpoints in xcode project. Feel free to ask questions in the comments section.

    Happy Coding!!!

    How to call Objective-C class in Swift project using Bridging Header

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