---
title: init()
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: foundation/nsmutablearray/init()
---

# init()

Initializes a newly allocated array.

## Declaration

```swift
init()
```

## Return Value

Return Value An array.

## Discussion

Discussion This method is a designated initializer.

## See Also

### Creating and Initializing a Mutable Array

- [init(contentsOfURL:)](foundation/nsmutablearray/init(contentsofurl:).md)
- [init(capacity:)](foundation/nsmutablearray/init(capacity:).md)