What's the difference between using obj-c accessors and using dot syntax?

Question

Since I\'ve started on iPhone development I\'ve been kinda confused as to which is the best way to access data as a member in a Class.

Let\'s say I have a class call

Answer 1

The type of the object is statically checked with the . syntax, but not with the [] syntax. This means you can't use . if the object's type isn't specified, and that it is beneficial to use it when it is, so the compiler will help you more.