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5,723 PointsWhere does UILabel live?
Why do we have to add a reference to the UILabel if it exists within the View Controller? If it does, couldn't we just access it without an outlet? Or, does UILabel exist elsewhere in code?
1 Answer
Phillip Paik
7,450 PointsSo there is no confusion between multiple UILabels. Without the reference to each UILabel, the controller would not know which UILabel you would want.
David Keck
5,723 PointsDavid Keck
5,723 PointsThank you, Phillip!