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What is Codable in Swift?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

Codable is used for encoding and decoding data.

Deep explanation

Combines Encodable and Decodable protocols for JSON parsing.

Real-world example

Parsing API JSON responses.

Common mistakes

  • Mismatched keys causing decoding failures.

Follow-up questions

  • What is JSONDecoder?
  • How to handle custom keys?

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