On Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:38:49 -0700, Greg Parker said:

>>> However, this method eventually calls mkdir, which fails with an
>error if the directory already exists. This call to mkdir causes the App
>Store reviewers to have conniptions, even though it certainly fails. The
>failure of mkdir is interpreted by NSFileManager as a success (i.e. the
>method apparently works by attempting the mkdir, rather than checking
>for its existence beforehand).
>
>Did you file a bug report?

Can one file bugs against App Store stupidity? :)

But seriously, isn't it recommended practice to attempt things like file 
creation, instead of checking if it exists, in order to avoid race conditions?

<http://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#documentation/Security/Conceptual/SecureCodingGuide/Articles/RaceConditions.html>

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Mac Software Developer              Montréal, Québec, Canada


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