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Twitter Post by @jacobtechtavern
URL: https://x.com/jacobtechtavern/status/2053735434627264923
Original Content:
Jacob Bartlett @jacobtechtavern Advanced Swift Concurrency: Implement Polling
It’s pretty easy to implement Polling in Swift concurrency - you can just create a little throwing recursive asynchronous function with a Task.sleep between calls.
Read my full article: The Secret To Intuitively Understanding Swift Concurrency blog.jacobstechtavern.com/p/the-secret-t
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Summary: Jacob Bartlett shares a tip about implementing polling in Swift concurrency using a throwing recursive asynchronous function with Task.sleep between calls. He links to his full article on intuitively understanding Swift concurrency.
Key Points:
- Polling in Swift concurrency can be implemented with a recursive async function
- Use Task.sleep between calls
- The approach is straightforward and intuitive
Relevance to Your Projects:
- Directly relevant to your Swift learning and Norviq app development
- Useful for implementing background updates or periodic checks in SwiftUI apps
- Could be applied to your Loci itinerary app for periodic location updates or sync
- Relevant to your overall Swift and Swift Concurrency skill development goals
Link: blog.jacobstechtavern.com/p/the-secret-t