As a designer, I want to know what modals are for
Asked on 08/03/2024
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Modals in SwiftUI are a type of presentation that allows you to display content over the current view, often used for tasks that require user interaction before returning to the main interface. They can be implemented using various presentation styles such as sheets and inspectors.
For a detailed overview of presentations in SwiftUI, including modals, you can refer to the session SwiftUI essentials at the "Built-in capability" chapter.
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