Create a Class with a creator like [NSArray array]

Question

I've written one ages ago but I can't find it now.

How do you create a creator function for a class that uses the same syntax as [NSArray array];?

i.e.

+ (id)object;

Instead of...

- (id)initWithBlah...

Thanks

user529758 · Accepted Answer · 2012-12-12 11:39:05Z

3

It's called a constructor and a typical implementation may be

+ (NSArray *)array
{
    return [[[self alloc] init] autorelease];
}

answered Dec 12, 2012 at 11:39

user529758

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2 Comments

Gah, yeah, I knew it wasn't a creator but I couldn't remember the name. Thanks! :D

I think it's called a "convenience constructor" or something