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iOS Object-Oriented Swift 2.0 Classes Recap: Classes

Phillip Paik
Phillip Paik
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Posted by Phillip Paik
Phillip Paik
7,450 Points

What does this mean: "Instance methods should be narrow in scope and carry out a single task".

What does the "narrow" mean in this case?

I'm thinking this is talking about the "init" correct?

1 Answer

Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
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Hi Phillip!

What this means is that the scope of the method should be limited so it doesn't get too big. If the method isn't narrow then it may end up doing more than the one thing it is supposed to and get quite complex.

I hope that I managed to help you out! If you need any more help then don't hesitate to ask.

-Luke