3 min readJan 30, 2026
SwiftHow to Use guard let for Early Exit
Keep functions readable by handling failures up front.
Steps
- Paste the code into a Swift file or playground.
- Run it once to verify the output.
- Adjust the inputs to match your use case.
Copy and paste
import Foundation
func greet(user: String?) {
guard let user = user else {
print("Missing user")
return
}
print("Hello, (user)")
}
greet(user: nil)Notes
- Keep functions small and focused for reuse.
- Prefer safe APIs like optionals and guards.
