Does the initializer of an `open` class need to be

Question

Swift 3 introduced the new open keyword that I'm using in a framework.

Does an open class in this framework require an open initialiser to be used outside of said framework, or does the init function inherit the open declaration on the class?

For example:

open class OpenClass {
    var A: String

    init() {           // does this init() function need to be marked open?
        A = String()
    }
}

Side question: do the variables in the open class OpenClass inherit the open nature of their class?

Answer 1

From SE-0117 Allow distinguishing between public access and public overridability:

Initializers do not participate in open checking; they cannot be declared open, and there are no restrictions on providing an initializer that has the same signature as an initializer in the superclass.

You need not and you cannot declare a init method as open:

open class OpenClass {

    open init() { // error: only classes and overridable class members can be declared 'open'; use 'public'

    }
}

The default access level for all members of a class (properties and methods) is internal, that applies to open classes as well.