what view modifiers were released in the last two years related to SwiftData
Asked on 07/30/2024
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In the last two years, several view modifiers related to SwiftData have been introduced. Here are some notable ones:
- Index Macro: This modifier helps make your queries more efficient by indicating which properties are commonly queried together, allowing them to be stored and retrieved quickly.
- Unique Macro: This modifier ensures that a set of properties can have no duplicate entries, helping to maintain data integrity.
- Previewable Macro: This modifier works well with SwiftData, making it easier to work with your queries while iterating on views.
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