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What are enums in Swift?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Enums define a group of related values.

Deep explanation

Swift enums are powerful and can have associated values and methods.

Real-world example

Used for API states like loading, success, failure.

Common mistakes

  • Using strings instead of enums.

Follow-up questions

  • What are associated values?
  • Can enums have methods?

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