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iOS Swift Enums and Structs Enums Associated Values

Alistair Ridley
Alistair Ridley
4,521 Points
Posted by Alistair Ridley
Alistair Ridley
4,521 Points

Why doesn't this work?

Having problems with variables and associated values. Where should I be focusing?

enum.swift 
enum BookType {
    // Write your members with associated values here
case Pdf(String), Epub(String)

var book = BookType.Pdf("Game of Thrones")
}

1 Answer

Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points
Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points

you need to create the variable OUTSIDE of the enumeration:

enum BookType {
    // Write your members with associated values here
     // Write your members with associated values here
case Pdf(String), Epub(String)

}

// variable is outside of the enum 
var book = BookType.Pdf("Game of Thrones")