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iOS Objective-C Basics (Retired) Foundation Framework NSString

Asimo Barmea
Asimo Barmea
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Posted by Asimo Barmea
Asimo Barmea
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Are variables the same thing as objects in Obj C? Is there no difference between a variable and object?

Is there no difference between a variable and an object?

2 Answers

Jason Wayne
Jason Wayne
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Jason Wayne
Jason Wayne
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@Asimo Barmea - Basically, most components in OOP are objects. Variable is also an object. I must have misunderstood your question, but my answer above is explaining object and variable separately. Hope I didn't cause any confusion.

Jason Wayne
Jason Wayne
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Jason Wayne
Jason Wayne
11,688 Points

It's actually 2 separate things all together.

Variable is basically a value that can be altered depending on the info passed to it.

Object on the other hand is a concept. Object oriented programming a.k.a OOP refers to type of programming language that revolves around objects and data rather than action and logic.

Asimo Barmea
Asimo Barmea
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Asimo Barmea
Asimo Barmea
2,553 Points

But in the videos it seems like these two words are being used interchangeably