How can you do a simple inline test for an enumeration's case that has associated values you don't care about?

Question

Given this code:

class Item{}

func foo(item:Item){}

enum SelectionType{
    case single(resultsHandler:(Item)->Void)
    case multi(resultsHandler:([Item])->Void)
}

var selectionType:SelectionType = .single(resultsHandler:foo)

// This line won't compile
let title = (selectionType == .single)
    ? "Choose an item"
    : "Choose items"

How can you update the part that won't compile?

Answer 1

A ternary operator cannot work for enums with associated values, because the classic equality operator does not work with them. You have to use pattern matching, or if case syntax:

let title: String
if case .single = selectionType {
    title = "Choose an item"
} else {
    title = "Choose items"
}

Answer 2

I don't know if there is a direct way to address what you are looking for.

My understanding:

• Enums are not equatable by default, you have to implement Equatable
• For enums with associated values, even if you implemented it, I don't think it is possible to achieve what you had asked.

Computed variable (Workaround 1):

enum SelectionType{

    case single(resultsHandler:(Item)->Void)
    case multi(resultsHandler:([Item])->Void)

    var title : String {

        let text : String

        switch self {

        case .single(_):
            text = "Choose an item"
        case .multi(_):
            text = "Choose items"
        }

        return text
    }
}

var title = selectionType.title

Use if case (Workaround 2):

if case .single(_) = selectionType {
    print("Choose an item")
}
else {
    print("Choose items")
}