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by sourc3 5762 days ago
Having programmed in C, C++, C#, Java and JS (if scripting counts) I applaud this. I have tried to get used to Objective-C but after using C# for the past 4 years or so, it just seems uncomfortable with me (probably a personal bias that cannot be generalized). I was considering developing my startup's first mobile app in Android since I did not want to touch Objective-C and go with an iPhone Web Page.

Considering the number of developers on the .NET/C# bandwagon I think we will be seeing another Gold Rush to the app-store. I really hope the app-review board can filter out the ugly, form and buttons type of applications that will come as part of this rush. Otherwise, AppStore will be the next Tucows.

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Keep in mind that using C# to program iOS apps is still very different than traditional .NET apps. The language is familiar, but the framework is definitely not.
I was a little disappointed to see that using Monotouch doesn't work my Visual Studio + ReSharper + nUnit development trifecta. C# as a language is nice, but the tools are where it's at.
Accidental downvote. Meant to upvote. Totally agree.

Damn iPhone.

I would say it's also poor UI, even with a mouse is easy to hit one over the other without a way to undo...