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iOS Intermediate Swift 2 Properties Lazy Stored Properties

Posted by Natasha Nazari
Natasha Nazari
7,298 Points

If a computed property is basically a function disguised as a property, then why not just use a function?

I'm still confused about what advantages computed properties have over functions. When is it better to use computed properties? What exactly is the difference?

1 Answer

Helgi Helgason
Helgi Helgason
7,599 Points
Helgi Helgason
Helgi Helgason
7,599 Points

To me it seems that properties are best used for simple values to make you code more readable. Functions are probably better for some heavy lifting.