CFMutableStringRef
CFMutableStringRef is a data type in the Core Foundation framework of Apple's operating systems, including macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS. It represents an opaque pointer to a mutable string object. Unlike immutable strings, which cannot be changed after creation, mutable strings allow for modification of their content. This mutability is crucial for tasks where string content needs to be built, edited, or manipulated efficiently.
Core Foundation strings, including CFMutableStringRef, are part of a broader system for handling Unicode text. They
Common operations performed on a CFMutableStringRef include appending characters or other strings, inserting characters at specific
In practice, CFMutableStringRef is often used in conjunction with other Core Foundation types or Objective-C objects.