I'm Initializing two NSArrays. Why might one work and the other fail?

Question

I am trying to initialize two NSArrays with the following code

self.fillingTypes = [[NSArray alloc] initWithObjects:@"Ham",@"Turkey",@"Peanut Butter", @"Tuna Salad",@"Roast Beef",@"Vegemite", nil];

self.breadTypes = [[NSArray alloc] initWithObjects:@"White",@"Whole Wheat", @"Rye", "@Sourdough", @"Seven Grain", nil];`

The fillingTypes array works but the breadTypes array crashes sending a EXC_BAD_ACCESS error. When I step through it the breadTypes array says "Variable is not a CFArray". Why would one array work and the other fail?

The fact that you're trying to assign like `self.something` means that `something` is a declared property on your class. Are you declaring both properties as `NSArrays` ? — Alladinian, May 15 '12 at 20:47
@Daniel: That is most definitely the problem. Xcode should have given the OP a warning. — Evan Mulawski, May 15 '12 at 20:49
People ignore warnings all the time. @Daniel, you should make that an answer. — Andrew Madsen, May 15 '12 at 20:50

score 7 · Accepted Answer · answered May 15 '12 at 20:51

Problem is you "@Sourdough" in there instead of @"Sourdough" which like the comments say generates a warning and will crash the program..the line should read

self.breadTypes = [[NSArray alloc] initWithObjects:@"White",@"Whole Wheat", @"Rye", @"Sourdough", @"Seven Grain", nil];

I'm Initializing two NSArrays. Why might one work and the other fail?

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