3 min readJan 31, 2026
SwiftHow to Use Nil Coalescing
Provide a default value when optional is nil.
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
let name: String? = nil
let displayName = name ?? "Guest"
print(displayName)Notes
- Keep functions small and focused for reuse.
- Prefer safe APIs like optionals and guards.
