Swift Use enum with custom answer

Question

I want to use an enum in Swift for some stuff like subjects in school. And if someone wants to have another subject, which isn't in the enum, he can type in the subject as a custom value. For example:

enum Subjects {
    case Math
    case German
    case French
    case Chemistry
    case another //type in which it is
}

var example1 = Subjects.Math
var example2 = Subjects.another("Physics")

Lookup "enums with associated values" in the Swift reference. — Martin R, May 17 '16 at 15:20

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered May 17 '16 at 15:21

That's a perfect example to use an associated value

enum Subjects {
  case Math
  case German
  case French
  case Chemistry
  case Other(String)
}

var example1 = Subjects.Math
var example2 = Subjects.Other("Physics")

switch example2 {
  case .Other(let type) : print(type)
  default: break
}

Swift Use enum with custom answer

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