Will calling release() on CCArray release all objects that array contain?

cocos2d-x C++
#1

This might sounds a bit noobish question but I couldn’t find anything on google regarding this. :frowning:
I have two CCArrays
# holds the pointers for all moving sprites on CCLayer. (characters etc)
# holds the pointers for all non-moving sprites on same CCLayer. (interactive objects)

In constructor where I initialize the CCLayer I did this

movingSpriteArray = CCArray::create(); movingSprite->retain(); interactiveSpriteArray = CCArray::create(); interactiveSpriteArray->retain();

And in destructor I released these CCArray pointers.

movingSpriteArray->release(); interactiveSpriteArray->release();

My question is will releasing the CCArray objects release all the objects that array is holding?
Or do I have to iterate through all the objects in CCArray and release them before I release the CCArray.

Another doubt is, is it better to call autorelease or release on the array in destructor?

#2
  1. CCArray will release all the objects it hold.
  2. It is better to invoke release. Because it is easy to debug.