Why is the retainCount still 1 after [object release]?

Question

NSLog(@\"first:%u\",[object retainCount]);
[object release];
NSLog(@\"second:%u\",[object retainCount]);

Output:

first:1
second:1

Answer 1

Object can be released but not when you think it will be. Basically, don't look at retainCount. It may not change until the next runloop or at all, it's an implementation detail. You will get a sense for when you need to release and when you don't with experience but until then rely on the clang analyzer.