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# init(recurrenceWith:interval:end:)

Initializes and returns a simple recurrence rule with a given frequency, interval, and end.

```
init(recurrenceWith type: EKRecurrenceFrequency, interval: Int, end: EKRecurrenceEnd?)
```

## Parameters

`type`

The frequency of the recurrence rule. Can be daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly.

`interval`

The interval between instances of this recurrence. For example, a weekly recurrence rule with an interval of `2` occurs every other week. Must be greater than `0`.

`end`

The end of the recurrence rule.

## Return Value

The initialized recurrence rule, or `nil` if invalid values are provided.

## See Also

  [Calendar and Reminders Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DataManagement/Conceptual/EventKitProgGuide/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40009765)


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