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james bunn
2,377 PointsIf the completion parameter is a closure, why doesn't it implement brackets around the parameters
From the earlier courses, when defining a closure, we always used brackets around the parameters. If the "completion" parameter is a closure, why doesn't it implement brackets
e.i { (parameters) -> return type in Statements }
For example. completion: { ([String:AnyObject]?) -> ()) }
james bunn
2,377 PointsThanks Deutsch, I reviewed the additional documents and unfortunately, I'm still at a loss for understanding how a completion handler qualifies as a closure. The "Swift Closures and Functions" doesn't explain why we don't need the curly braces when specifying a completion handler. The "Completion Handlers" document briefly mentions the use of a completion handler, but doesn't elaborate on why a completion handler qualifies as a closure.
I may be a bit hard headed on this, but just looking for a clean explanation on how the completion handler qualifies as a closure and why the syntax doesn't require a curly brace.
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james bunn
2,377 PointsThanks Deutsch. I read this section multiple times and I'm still having difficulty. Is there a particular section of the Closure chapter you'd recommend?
Steven Deutsch
21,046 PointsEverything up to Closures are Reference Types. This doesn't mean the entire chapter isn't important though. Here's some more reading if you want.
Steven Deutsch
21,046 PointsSteven Deutsch
21,046 PointsYou should read the chapter on Closures in the Swift Language Guide. https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/Swift/Conceptual/Swift_Programming_Language/Closures.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40014097-CH11-ID94