[FIXED] What is the difference between creating a new solidity contract with and without the `new` keyword?

Issue

What is the use of the new keyword for creating new smart contracts? Why not just omit this keyword?

Solution

You cannot omit the new keyword for creating new contracts.

• In the case of: token = new Token;

  A new contract is created and the address is passed to token.

• In the case of: token = existingToken;

  existingToken has to be an existing contract (already created) and token will be passed the current address of existingToken.

Answered By - RFV

Answer Checked By - Cary Denson (PHPFixing Admin)