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# init(insertionIndexPath:reuseIdentifier:)

Creates a placeholder object with the specified index path and reuse identifier.

```
init(insertionIndexPath: IndexPath, reuseIdentifier: String)
```

## Parameters

`insertionIndexPath`

The index path at which to insert the placeholder cell.

`reuseIdentifier`

The reuse identifier to use when dequeueing the cell.

## Return Value

A new placeholder cell object.

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