How to make sure SwiftData deletes objects when app terminates

SwiftData removes the specified model from the persistent storage during the next save operation. This doesn't happen when the app terminates, so you need to call save.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 10/18/2024 at 15:33
Last Updated on 10/18/2024 at 15:51
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SwiftData removes the specified model from the persistent storage during the next save operation. This doesn't happen when the app terminates, so you need to call save.

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SwiftData removes the specified model from the persistent storage during the next save operation. 

This doesn't happen when the app terminates, so you need to call save using code similar to the one below:

try modelContainer.mainContext.save()

To learn more about SwiftData, consult our guide below.

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