Annotation Glossary

C

closure

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

D

destroy

This parameter is a 'destroy_data', for callbacks.

E

element-type

Generics and defining elements of containers and arrays.

I

in

Parameter for input. Default is transfer none.

inout

Parameter for input and for returning results. Default is transfer full.

O

out

Parameter for returning results. Default is transfer full.

S

scope async

The callback is valid until first called.

scope call

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

T

transfer full

Free data after the code is done.

transfer none

Don't free data after the code is done.