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If I have an interface defined like

@interface MyClass

@property (nonatomic, copy, readonly) NSString *myString;

@end

so that myString is externally visible but can't be written, what would be the preferred coding style for redeclaring the property in the implementation? Would it be (a)

@property (nonatomic, copy) NSString *myString;

or (b)

@property (nonatomic, copy, readwrite) NSString *myString;

(I know that these two are exactly the same, this is a question purely about coding style!)

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Afaik just mentioning (readwrite) in the implementation will do. –  Jack Apr 13 at 10:22

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The preferred coding style would be (b) according to all style guides that I've seen (e.g. https://github.com/objc-zen/objc-zen-book#property-declaration). They recommend explicitly specify readwrite attribute (for the sake of clarity, I guess).

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This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post - you can always comment on your own posts, and once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post. –  GlenH7 May 8 at 13:20
    
I disagree - this answers my question perfectly. I don't know why it's been down-voted! –  deanWombourne May 8 at 21:46

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