What is a Protocol in Swift?

A protocol is a blueprint that defines a set of methods, properties, or other requirements that a conforming type must implement.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 08/14/2024 at 11:14
Last Updated on 08/16/2024 at 13:52
<p>Two flowers that represents SwiftUI and XCode side by side with the text “Protocols” beneath it.</p>

A protocol is a blueprint that defines a set of methods, properties, or other requirements that a conforming type must implement.

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Common protocols in Swift are App, View and Identifiable.

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