Do I need to include @synthesize?

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I created a @property by right-clicking and dragging from ViewController.xib into ViewController.h, but @synthesize is not being automatically created in ViewController.m.

This post said that @synthesize is no longer necessary, but I'm wondering if auto-complete needs @synthesize for it to work correctly.

Q: Do I need to include @synthesize?

score 10 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 22 '12 at 17:01

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In a word, no. Xcode 4.5 is fully aware of the fact that @synthesize is no longer required. You're good to go without!

answered Oct 22 '12 at 17:01

WDUK

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@Phillip If my answer was sufficient for your needs, could you please accept it? Thanks – WDUK Nov 03 '12 at 20:49

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 22 '12 at 17:08

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When using ARC @synthesize auto appears. outside ARC you have to add it. Adrian

answered Oct 22 '12 at 17:08

Adrian P

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It's a compiler addition, it's unrelated to ARC. You don't need to specify @synthesize in retain/release code either in Xcode 4.5 – WDUK Oct 22 '12 at 17:24
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You do if your code is supposed to work with GCC or the LLVM+GCC frontend, or if it may be compiled with an older SDK. – Jonathan Grynspan Oct 22 '12 at 17:49
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Note, though, that Apple has officially deprecated the use of gcc. – Jody Hagins Oct 22 '12 at 19:22

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 28 '13 at 15:45

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Yes, you are good to go but make sure you specify it like this: self.textInput.text=@"Hello world" Without the self it is not recognized.

answered Nov 28 '13 at 15:45

Drewes Kooi

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