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There are some classes having class method and also instance method to initialize in IOS frameworks. In which case I need to use class method to initialize? I just know the objective will be autoreleased if I use class method. Somthing else? Please let me know.
If there is a class-level initializer, you should probably use it because it is easier to deal with. They don't always exist just with the values you need, so then you have to do alloc/init.
Use the one that does the job you need it to do. The developer took the time to write multiple init methods for a reason, they serve different purposes.
what is difference between class methods and instance method to initialize?
