gtypegettype

GTypeGetType is a function in the GObject system, a core part of the GNOME project, which is used for object-oriented programming in C. The function is primarily used to retrieve the GType identifier for a specific type. GType is a fundamental concept in GObject, serving as a unique identifier for each object type, enabling type checking and introspection.

The GTypeGetType function is typically used in the implementation of GObject-derived types. When defining a new GObject type, a corresponding GTypeGetType function is created. This function returns the GType identifier for the new type, allowing other parts of the program to interact with instances of this type in a type-safe manner.

The function is usually implemented as a simple wrapper around the g_define_type macro, which is a convenience macro provided by GObject to define new types. The macro generates the necessary boilerplate code for type registration and retrieval, including the implementation of the GTypeGetType function.

In summary, GTypeGetType is a crucial function in the GObject system, enabling type-safe interactions between different parts of a program. It is typically used in the implementation of new GObject types and is automatically generated by the g_define_type macro.