Objective C apps can handle different screen sizes and orientations by utilizing auto layout and size classes. Auto layout is a powerful tool in iOS development that allows developers to create dynamic and adaptive user interfaces that adjust to different screen sizes and orientations.
Size classes provide a way to define different layouts for different screen sizes, including both width and height classes. The available size classes are Regular (R) and Compact (C), and they can be combined to create a variety of layouts.
When designing the user interface, developers can use auto layout constraints to specify how the views should be arranged and sized in different size classes. These constraints define the relationships between the views and allow them to adapt to different screen sizes and orientations.
For example, developers can set constraints on the leading and trailing edges of a view to make it stretch or shrink horizontally based on the available space. They can also set constraints on the top and bottom edges to make the view adjust to changes in the vertical space.
By using size classes and auto layout, Objective C apps can easily adapt to various screen sizes and orientations without the need for hardcoded layouts for each device. This not only saves development time but also ensures a consistent and high-quality user experience across different devices.