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# class_getMethodImplementation_stret(_:_:)

Returns the function pointer that would be called if a particular message were sent to an instance of a class.

```
func class_getMethodImplementation_stret(_ cls: AnyClass?, _ name: Selector) -> IMP?
```

## Parameters

`cls`

The class you want to inspect.

`name`

A selector.

## Return Value

The function pointer that would be called if `[object name]` were called with an instance of the class, or `NULL` if `cls` is `Nil`.

## Discussion

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