Difference between _property and self.property

Question

I\'m slightly confused as to the proper conventions when dealing with properties. I\'ll illustrate my question through an example. So from the example below I know that func

Answer 1

You should never use direct reference to a variable when accessing a property. Always go for self.property in your code.

If you use _property you are not making use for your getters and setters. In this case you are just wasting @synthesize use.

self.loan = self.loan + 250.00; //Exhibit A

This should be right approach.