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How to Use Combine with Network API Calls in Swift?

The Combine framework provides an alternative to using callbacks or delegate methods when loading data from a web API. It’s actually based on a completely different paradigm: Reactive Programming. By using Combine’s publishers, you can observe for value changes and react accordingly (e.g. reload a table view, update label values, etc). Read more…

How to Access an Enum Associated Value in Swift?

There are multiple ways to access an enum associated value in Swift. One of the most common methods is using a switch statement. There is also a more concise way to pull an associated value out of a single enum case. Read more…

Is a Coding Bootcamp Right For Me?

A question I hear from people is whether or not a bootcamp is right for them. There isn’t a straightforward answer to this, as it really depends on the person. Some people are fine to learn on their own, and some get overwhelmed with it. Read more…

How to Set Up a UITableView Diffable Data Source in Swift?

With the release of iOS 13, Apple introduced UITableViewDiffableDataSource for table views. This class eliminates the need for UITableViewDataSource and is a great way to dynamically update your table view’s data. Read more…

How to Avoid Print Logging in Production Apps with Swift?

There are a few reasons it’s a good idea to print to the console only while developing. The most important of these is security. Very often projects will print JSON requests and responses for debug purposes. This logging may contain passwords, API keys or other sensitive information. A malicious actor who was intent on it, could make their way into low levels of the app and pull information that was logged.