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Life & fun · August 23, 2014

Cupertino.js – A JavaScript to Cocoa compiler and runtime

Cupertino.js – A JavaScript to Cocoa compiler and runtime launched on August 23, 2014 with 77 votes, #596 of 2,208 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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Cupertino.js is a JavaScript to Cocoa compiler and runtime that translates JavaScript code into Apple's Cocoa framework. It enables developers to write applications using JavaScript syntax while generating native Cocoa code for macOS and iOS development. The tool targets developers who want to leverage JavaScript knowledge for Apple platform development, bridging the gap between web and native application development.

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