# Programming in Swift, Episode 51: Initializers | Kodeco

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Learn how to create your own class initializers, including two-phase initialization, and required vs. convenience initializers.

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at [https://www.kodeco.com/5994-programming-in-swift/lessons/51](https://www.kodeco.com/5994-programming-in-swift/lessons/51)