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iOS Build a Simple iPhone App (iOS7) Refactoring into a Model Readonly Attribute

Gautier Gédoux
Gautier Gédoux
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Posted by Gautier Gédoux
Gautier Gédoux
5,006 Points

why is it better to @class than #import in that case

I've tried it and it's working so why in this particular case it is better?

1 Answer

Justin Horner
STAFF
Justin Horner
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Justin Horner
Justin Horner
Treehouse Guest Teacher

Hello Gautier,

There are several reasons why modules (using @) were created as a better solution to preprocessor #include and #import. The benefit I've read and heard most is it is more efficient.

Here's a blog post that explains more in detail, including the history of #include and #import.

I hope this helps!