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Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
Bump version to 4.1-dev Can't stop, won't stop, they said, huh?
2023-03-01 00:44:37 +00:00
<class name="RefCounted" inherits="Object" version="4.1" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="../class.xsd">
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
<brief_description>
doc: Proofread and complete various nodes All 100% completed: MainLoop, Node, Object, Path, Performance, Reference, Resource, SceneState, SceneTree, UndoRedo. Also fixed some en_GB occurrences as the reference spelling is en_US.
2019-06-26 13:57:13 +00:00
Base class for reference-counted objects.
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
</brief_description>
<description>
doc: Proofread and complete various nodes All 100% completed: MainLoop, Node, Object, Path, Performance, Reference, Resource, SceneState, SceneTree, UndoRedo. Also fixed some en_GB occurrences as the reference spelling is en_US.
2019-06-26 13:57:13 +00:00
Base class for any object that keeps a reference count. [Resource] and many other helper objects inherit this class.
Fix RefCounted description If the class name is modified, its name in the description should be too. However, pluralization is a bit complicated in this case. I'll give the options `RefCounteds` and `reference-counted objects`. Maybe both can be used.
2021-10-08 00:16:59 +00:00
Unlike other [Object] types, [RefCounted]s keep an internal reference counter so that they are automatically released when no longer in use, and only then. [RefCounted]s therefore do not need to be freed manually with [method Object.free].
Rename Reference to RefCounted
2021-06-04 16:03:15 +00:00
In the vast majority of use cases, instantiating and using [RefCounted]-derived types is all you need to do. The methods provided in this class are only for advanced users, and can cause issues if misused.
Fix RefCounted description If the class name is modified, its name in the description should be too. However, pluralization is a bit complicated in this case. I'll give the options `RefCounteds` and `reference-counted objects`. Maybe both can be used.
2021-10-08 00:16:59 +00:00
[b]Note:[/b] In C#, reference-counted objects will not be freed instantly after they are no longer in use. Instead, garbage collection will run periodically and will free reference-counted objects that are no longer in use. This means that unused ones will linger on for a while before being removed.
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
</description>
<tutorials>
Replace Godot docs URL with `$DOCS_URL` in XML class reference
2021-11-15 09:43:07 +00:00
<link title="When and how to avoid using nodes for everything">$DOCS_URL/tutorials/best_practices/node_alternatives.html</link>
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
</tutorials>
<methods>
Rename and expose `RefCounted::get_reference_count()`
2022-09-19 14:45:45 +00:00
<method name="get_reference_count" qualifiers="const">
<return type="int" />
<description>
Returns the current reference count.
</description>
</method>
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
<method name="init_ref">
doc: Use self-closing tags for `return` and `argument` For the time being we don't support writing a description for those, preferring having all details in the method's description. Using self-closing tags saves half the lines, and prevents contributors from thinking that they should write the argument or return documentation there.
2021-07-30 13:28:05 +00:00
<return type="bool" />
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
<description>
doc: Proofread and complete various nodes All 100% completed: MainLoop, Node, Object, Path, Performance, Reference, Resource, SceneState, SceneTree, UndoRedo. Also fixed some en_GB occurrences as the reference spelling is en_US.
2019-06-26 13:57:13 +00:00
Initializes the internal reference counter. Use this only if you really know what you are doing.
Returns whether the initialization was successful.
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
</description>
</method>
<method name="reference">
doc: Use self-closing tags for `return` and `argument` For the time being we don't support writing a description for those, preferring having all details in the method's description. Using self-closing tags saves half the lines, and prevents contributors from thinking that they should write the argument or return documentation there.
2021-07-30 13:28:05 +00:00
<return type="bool" />
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
<description>
doc: Proofread and complete various nodes All 100% completed: MainLoop, Node, Object, Path, Performance, Reference, Resource, SceneState, SceneTree, UndoRedo. Also fixed some en_GB occurrences as the reference spelling is en_US.
2019-06-26 13:57:13 +00:00
Increments the internal reference counter. Use this only if you really know what you are doing.
Proofread and improve the whole class reference - Document a few more properties and methods - Add more information to many classes - Fix lots of typos and gramar mistakes - Use [code] tags for parameters consistently - Use [b] and [i] tags consistently - Put "Warning:" and "Note:" on their own line to be more visible, and make them always bold - Tweak formatting in code examples to be more readable - Use double quotes consistently - Add more links to third-party technologies
2019-06-21 23:04:47 +00:00
Returns [code]true[/code] if the increment was successful, [code]false[/code] otherwise.
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
</description>
</method>
<method name="unreference">
doc: Use self-closing tags for `return` and `argument` For the time being we don't support writing a description for those, preferring having all details in the method's description. Using self-closing tags saves half the lines, and prevents contributors from thinking that they should write the argument or return documentation there.
2021-07-30 13:28:05 +00:00
<return type="bool" />
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
<description>
doc: Proofread and complete various nodes All 100% completed: MainLoop, Node, Object, Path, Performance, Reference, Resource, SceneState, SceneTree, UndoRedo. Also fixed some en_GB occurrences as the reference spelling is en_US.
2019-06-26 13:57:13 +00:00
Decrements the internal reference counter. Use this only if you really know what you are doing.
Fix `RefCounted.unreference()` documentation providing wrong info. (cherry picked from commit 098c445f7538278046682e9acc09dca633569253)
2023-10-11 08:27:25 +00:00
Returns [code]true[/code] if the object should be freed after the decrement, [code]false[/code] otherwise.
Changed the doc class generation to individual files per class. It is also possible to save module files in module directories and the build system will recognize them.
2017-09-12 20:42:36 +00:00
</description>
</method>
</methods>
</class>