Swift Functions

Functions are a fundamental building block in Swift programming. They allow you to encapsulate a piece of code that can be reused multiple times throughout your program. Functions in Swift are defined using the "func" keyword and can take parameters and return values. Let's explore how to define and use functions in Swift with a simple example:

// Define a function that takes two parameters and returns their sum
func addNumbers(num1: Int, num2: Int) -> Int {
    return num1 + num2
}

// Call the function and store the result in a variable
let result = addNumbers(num1: 10, num2: 20)
print(result) // Output: 30}

Function Parameters

Functions in Swift can have zero or more parameters, each with a name and a type. Parameters are specified within parentheses after the function name. In the example above, the addNumbers function takes two parameters of type Int. When calling a function, you must provide arguments that match the parameter types and order.

Function Return Values

Functions in Swift can also have a return type, which specifies the type of value the function will return when called. In the addNumbers example, the function returns an Int value that represents the sum of the two input numbers. If a function does not need to return a value, you can declare it as void by using an empty pair of parentheses after the parameter list.

Function Overloading

Swift supports function overloading, which allows you to define multiple functions with the same name but different parameters or return types. The compiler determines which function to call based on the types of arguments provided. This can be useful for providing multiple ways to interact with the same functionality.