Mastering OptionSet in Swift
Simplifying Complex Sets of Options
OptionSet is a protocol that allows developers to represent a set of options in a type-safe way.
It might be used for representing combinations of values in scenarios where multiple options might apply simultaneously.
This article dives into what OptionSet is, how to use it, and examples of how it can simplify complex code involving sets of options.
What is OptionSet?
A protocol that allows you to define a set of unique, discrete options that can be combined efficiently using bitwise operations.
It is commonly used to represent configurations, permissions or status indicators where multiple values might be needed at once.
What Use OptionSet?
OptionSet is potentially superiour to using multiple Bool flags as it is likely to provide clean code that is easy to read, maintain and build features on.
OptionSet is advantageous in scenarios where:
- There are multiple options that can apply simultaneously
- Managing multiple
Booleanproperties is too complex - Memory efficiency is important
