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Vlatko .
2,526 PointsWhich of these styles is more commonly used?
After going through a few of the Foundation Framework objects, there are two ways to write the values for objects. Example:
First Method
NSArray *foo = [[NSArray alloc] initWithObjects: @"f", @"o", @"o", nil];
Second Method
NSArray *foo = @[@"f", @"o", @"o"];
I would much more prefer to use the second method when writing code because it is a lot easier and faster to write, but would there be any downside to only using this method? Is there a time where the first method (alloc, init) would be better to use?
1 Answer
Stone Preston
42,016 PointsI use literals a lot more because its faster. if there is a literal way I use it because its a lot faster than having to call alloc and init all the time
Vlatko .
2,526 PointsVlatko .
2,526 PointsSo, by using a literal, it basically allocates the memory and initializes objects automatically without the need to type it all out?
Stone Preston
42,016 PointsStone Preston
42,016 Pointsyep thats exactly what it does.
Vlatko .
2,526 PointsVlatko .
2,526 PointsThank you!
Stone Preston
42,016 PointsStone Preston
42,016 Pointsno problem, you can read all about literals here