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Learn how to implement `data binding` between SwiftUI views and a UIKit View Controller using ViewControllerRepresentable in an iOS app.
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Implementing Data Binding in a View Controller Using SwiftUI

Introduction

As a new iOS developer, you might find yourself navigating the transition between SwiftUI and UIKit. A common challenge is implementing data binding when the UIKit elements are represented in a SwiftUI environment. This post will guide you through the process of achieving this using UIViewControllerRepresentable.

The Problem

In the context of combining SwiftUI with UIKit, you may encounter a scenario where you have a UIKit ViewController nested inside a SwiftUI view. The intent is to share state (in this case, an Int value) from the SwiftUI view with the UIKit ViewController, which should update in real-time as the state changes.

You might have tried using the @ Binding property wrapper to synchronize the values between the two frameworks, but faced compilation errors during initialization of your view controller. Don’t worry, we’ll break down how to resolve these common pitfalls!

Solution Breakdown

Here's how to implement data binding properly in SwiftUI while utilizing UIKit:

Step 1: Create Your SwiftUI View

You'll start by defining a SwiftUI view that manages the state. In this example, a simple button will increment a number whenever tapped:

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Step 2: Implement UIViewControllerRepresentable

Next, you need to create a struct that conforms to UIViewControllerRepresentable. This will allow your SwiftUI view to represent the UIKit ViewController.

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Step 3: Define Your UIKit ViewController

The UIViewController that needs to be updated should hold the number and update the UILabel. This can be simplified by removing @ Binding from the FancyLabelViewController class since the updates will be handled by the UIViewControllerRepresentable.

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Step 4: Bring It All Together

Now, whenever you call the updateUIViewController method from FancyLabelViewControllerRepresentable, the label in your UIKit view will automatically update with the latest currentNumber from the SwiftUI state.

Conclusion

With these steps, you can successfully implement data binding between SwiftUI and UIKit using the UIViewControllerRepresentable protocol. This approach not only maintains the state across both frameworks but also keeps the UI in sync.

By following this guide, you can overcome the initial integration challenges and enhance your application by effectively using both SwiftUI and UIKit together.

Happy coding!