Annotation Glossary

A

array

Parameter points to an array of items.

E

element-type

Generics and defining elements of containers and arrays.

O

out

Parameter for returning results. Default is transfer full.

T

transfer full

Free data after the code is done.

transfer floating

Alias for transfer none, used for objects with floating refs.

transfer none

Don't free data after the code is done.

C

closure

This parameter is a 'user_data', for callbacks; many bindings can pass NULL here.

S

scope async

The callback is valid until first called.

T

transfer container

Free data container after the code is done.

S

scope call

The callback is valid only during the call to the method.

A

allow-none

NULL is ok, both for passing and for returning.