[Solved] Nulling

[BloodDrunk]

What does Nulling means? I'm sorry if this sounds stupid to you, but I never used it lol
And can it make big difference if I don't use it?

 

[Almia]

setting the variables value to empty,none or 0 or nothing.

You can use Dictionary to search the meaning of null.

 

[WaterKnight]

Most likely nullifying object variables. A lot of object types are agents, which count the remaining pointers. Such an object cannot release its id, its identification number, until all references are gone. Global variables are typically reused, so it does not really matter with them. Local variables are dynamically allocated during the game though and the problem is that the reference-counter is not automatially decremented when the local variable is freed. GUI does not provide local variables, so unless you write jass code or call some specific blizzard function where they blundered themselves (maybe they had no idea of this glitch either or just did not care), you should be okay. Not nullifying local agent variables leads to minor leaks.

 

[deathismyfriend]

if u dont use it ur variables will leak. which isnt good in a function that uses local variables that runs every 1 second or lower. i would just null all handles that are locals it doesnt take long to do at all. so y not do it

 

[Almia]

Nulling handle types don't cause any leak. But you must null handles

 

[BloodDrunk]

hhmmm... Well, okay
Thanks

 

[Maker]

I tried to approach my lady with some sexytime in my mind, but she nulled my attempts. When you get older, better get used to that.