Why isn't NSRegularExpression included in foundtion.framework for Mac Apps, as it is for iOS?

Question

Why isn't NSRegularExpression included in foundtion.framework for Mac osx, as it is for iOS?

Answer 1

I'd be very surprised if NSRegularExpression didn't make an appearance in 10.7, but you have to bear in mind that it was new in iOS release 4, which is a fairly recent release.

As such, I suspect it'll become part of the standard Mac OS foundation once it's slightly more mature.

Answer 2

NSRegularExpression is included in Foundation in the newly-released OSX 10.7 :)

Answer 3

Until 10.7 arrives you can use CocoaOniguruma