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Swift Property Wrappers vs. Macros
A comparison of the tools
Swift gives developers powerful tools to streamline and simplify code. Two of these tools are property wrappers and macros that each give functionality to manage repetitive tasks and add custom behaviour.
Yet there are distinct purposes and use cases, and this article will explore the differences between them and when we might choose either of the tools.
The Basic Differences
Let’s deep-dive into this and get a clear approximation of the difference between these two tools.
Property Wrappers
Property wrappers are custom types that add behaviour to properties by wrapping them into a reusable, encapsulated layer. This can be used to manage property-related logic like default values, validation or state management.
Essentially property wrappers make it easier to create consistent and reusable behaviours across multiple properties without repeating code.
