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3 min readFeb 16, 2026
Swift

How to Write a Generic Function

Make functions reusable across types.

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

func swapTwoValues<T>(_ a: inout T, _ b: inout T) {
    let temp = a
    a = b
    b = temp
}

var first = "A"
var second = "B"
swapTwoValues(&first, &second)

Notes

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