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Swift Structs vs Classes: When to Use Which

In Swift, you have two powerful tools for defining custom data types: structs and classes. While they share many similarities – both can define properties, methods, initializers, and conform to protocols – their fundamental difference lies in how they handle data: structs are value types, and classes are reference types. Understanding this distinction is crucial for writing robust, predictable, and efficient Swift code, especially in iOS development.

Choosing between a struct and a class isn't just a matter of preference; it impacts…


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