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How to Define a List of Dictionaries in a Swift Struct for JSON Decoding

When working with Swift and JSON data, you might come across a scenario where you need to load a list of dictionaries. This is quite common when dealing with APIs that return structured data. In this post, we'll explore how to define a structure that can effectively decode such JSON data using Swift's Codable protocol.

Understanding the JSON Structure

Let's first take a look at the JSON structure we want to decode:

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In this example:

error is a boolean value indicating the success or failure of the data retrieval.

objects is an array of dictionaries, where each dictionary represents an object with an id and a name.

Defining the Struct with Codable

To decode this JSON into a Swift structure, we can define two structs. One will represent the entire response, and the other will represent the individual objects within the objects array.

Step 1: Create the Main Struct

Let's create a struct that matches the outer structure of the JSON:

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Step 2: Create the Data Object Struct

Next, we will create another struct to represent the individual items in the objects array:

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Key Points to Consider

Codable Protocol: By conforming to the Codable protocol, our structs automatically gain the functionality needed to convert to and from JSON.

Identifiable: The Identifiable protocol is useful when working with lists in SwiftUI since it helps uniquely identify each element.

Naming Conventions: Make sure your struct and variable names are clear and reflective of the data they represent, which helps in maintaining readability and organization.

Utilizing the JSONDecoder

Now that we have our structures defined, we can use JSONDecoder to decode the JSON data. Here's an example of how you might do this:

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Summary

By defining a clear structure using Swift's Codable protocol, you can easily work with JSON data containing lists of dictionaries. Here are the main takeaways:

Define a struct for the overall response and separate structs for nested objects.

Use JSONDecoder for easy decoding of JSON data.

With these guidelines in place, you'll be well-equipped to handle JSON that consists of lists of dictionaries in a straightforward and efficient manner.