Use The .task SwiftUI Modifier To Perform Async Data Tasks

Daily Coding Tip 080

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I’m going to be using the API for the webcomic XKCD, mainly because it’s an API that doesn’t require any authentication.

The response gives metadata about the web comic, as well as a URL which can be used to download an image of the comic itself.

Here’s a Codable structure that matches the structure of the typical ser…