Alternative programming language Cocoa
I am a C ++, Java developer and I want to program for Mac in something "nicer" than Objective-C.
I know Java Swing can mimic the MacOS X interface, but the Java Swing program is not the first citizen of Cocoa. Also I know that I can use Qt in C ++ or Jambi in Java to use the Qt toolkit that makes Cocoa calls, but while not a bad idea, it adds a layer of abstraction throughout.
So, is there something like "Vala" for GTK + or some Java bindings or some material for Cocoa programming without needing the whole Objective-C thing?
[DISCLAIMER: "better" is just my estimate, no trolling there]
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This is really an inflammatory issue.
There are bindings for Ruby and Python if they fit your bill.
http://developer.apple.com/leopard/overview/apptech.html
Objective-C is not all that dislikes and not all that differs from Java in several ways, indeed if you take the time to learn it.
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MacRuby + HotCocoa lets you do it all in Ruby and Ruby style - looks more natural than a foreign binding might seem.
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If you are interested in .NET programming, you can use the Mono environment to program in almost any environment, including the iPhone: http://www.mono-project.com/Main_Page
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