---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "swift/unsafebufferpointer/init(_:)-36fvm"
---

# init(_:)

Creates an immutable typed buffer pointer referencing the same memory as the given mutable buffer pointer.

## Declaration

```swift
init(_ other: UnsafeMutableBufferPointer<Element>)
```

## Parameters

- `other`: The mutable buffer pointer to convert.