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Posted by Derek Medlin
Derek Medlin
6,151 Points

array.count vs [array count]

I know they are the same but is there a reason why 99.99% of the people use brackets vs the dot notation (EDIT: for the count of an array)? It might just be a coincidence but i'm just curious. Thanks.

2 Answers

Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points

dot notation is converted to standard bracket syntax when compiled. Some people dont like using dot notation because its not explicit that a method is being called. but personally I find using dot notation easier so I use it quite a bit. especially when accessing properties since self.propertyName is much easier than writing [self propertyName]

Derek Medlin
Derek Medlin
6,151 Points
Derek Medlin
Derek Medlin
6,151 Points

Yeah, same here. Thanks for the quick reply, I figured there wasn't a reason other than just preference. It's just crazy that the people that use dot notation in like everything except for the count of array and stuff. Anyways, stupid question. Just was curious. thanks!

Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points

Although I pretty much use dot notation for properties and array counts and lengths of strings. Simple stuff like that. Other methods I usually use bracket.