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CFGetRetainCount(_:)

Returns the reference count of a Core Foundation object.

Declaration

func CFGetRetainCount(_ cf: CFTypeRef!) -> CFIndex

Parameters

  • cf:

    The CFType object to examine.

Return Value

A number representing the reference count of cf.

Discussion

You increment the reference count using the CFRetain function, and decrement the reference count using the CFRelease function.

This function may be useful for debugging memory leaks. You normally do not use this function, otherwise.

See Also

Memory Management