Array of Dictionaries as .userInfo

I have a control which takes an array of dictionaries to construct it's UI (as a distinct method). Now I'd like to add a notification to supply the data as well. I'd like to pass the data as userInfo. When constructing the observer method, how do I constuct? func

Re: Array of Dictionaries as .userInfo

> On 26 Jan 2016, at 23:12, Eric E. Dolecki wrote: > > I have a control which takes an array of dictionaries to construct it's UI > (as a distinct method). > > Now I'd like to add a notification to supply the data as well. I'd like to > pass the data as userInfo. > > When

Re: Array of Dictionaries as .userInfo

That makes perfect sense - thanks. I forgot about the userInfo type! On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 10:31 AM Roland King wrote: > > > On 26 Jan 2016, at 23:12, Eric E. Dolecki wrote: > > > > I have a control which takes an array of dictionaries to construct it's >

Re: Array of Dictionaries as .userInfo

The notification’s userInfo *must* be a dictionary, trying to force it to be something else is just asking for trouble. You could create a dictionary that contains your array of dictionaries if you want to be able to pass it through an NSNotification. That said, IMHO, this use of notifications

Re: Array of Dictionaries as .userInfo

I agree with you there in terms of passing the data in the notification. I've requested that the developer in charge of some of the appDelegate backend allow for the explicit data request. It's an extra call or two, but keeps the pipeline known and clean. On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 10:37 AM Clark

Re: Array of Dictionaries as .userInfo

Shouldn't the notification be as dumb as possible and let the notification receiver/processor handle any decisions on what to process or read from? On Jan 26, 2016, at 10:37 AM, Clark Cox wrote: > The notification’s userInfo *must* be a dictionary, trying to force it to be > something else is

Re: Array of Dictionaries as .userInfo

Yes probably in most cases. One can send an object and a NSDictionary (userInfo) though too. So there are some implied options. I was about to over-use my userInfo ;) On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 11:46 AM Alex Zavatone wrote: > Shouldn't the notification be as dumb as possible and let