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3 min readFeb 14, 2026
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How to Create Custom Errors

Define clear error types for your domain.

Steps

  1. Paste the code into a Swift file or playground.
  2. Run it once to verify the output.
  3. Adjust the inputs to match your use case.

Copy and paste

import Foundation

enum LoginError: Error {
    case invalidCredentials
    case lockedOut
}

func login(user: String, password: String) throws {
    throw LoginError.invalidCredentials
}

Notes

  • Keep functions small and focused for reuse.
  • Prefer safe APIs like optionals and guards.