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TheLearner
TheLearner

Reputation: 19507

What does the asterisk before variable signify?

Does anyone know where I can find documentation about what the asterisk before variables is used for. I don't understand it and it's starting to become a problem because I have noticed you don't need it for all types for e.g. BOOL doesn't return it.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 1719

Answers (1)

Abizern
Abizern

Reputation: 150745

It's C notation for a pointer.

You don't need it for a BOOL because it is not an object and so it isn't passed by reference

Have a look at the Introduction to Objective-C part of the documentation.

Upvotes: 3

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