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Objective-C has a considerable number of dynamic features, which are functionality and behaviors that are executed at runtime, rather than when the code is compiled or linked. These features are implemented by the Objective-C runtime system, and are what provides much of the power and flexibility of the language. They can be used to facilitate developing and updating programs both in real time, without the need to recompile and redeploy software, and over time, with minimal or no impact to the existing software.
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© 2013 Keith Lee
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Lee, K. (2013). Runtime System. In: Pro Objective-C. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-5051-7_7
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