In Cocoa, what is the difference between a View and a Frame?

Question

I have searched online and read through Apple docs, but I can't find a straightforward explanation of the difference between a View and a Frame, and how they relate to one another. I would appreciate an explanation, and please feel free to include any other related terms that will help clarify.

Answer 1

A "view" is a visual element that appears in your app's UI. Most of the elements you see on screen (labels, buttons, etc.) are types of "views". See What Are Views .

In Cocoa, the frame is merely a property of a view that defines where the view is located (the origin , defined as the x and y coordinates that dictate where the view is placed within its superview) and how big it is (the size , defined as the width and height of the view). See Understanding a View's Frame and Bounds .