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Simple Dictionary extension to avoid the if let-dance when retrieving values
extension Dictionary {
mutating func value(for key: Key, orAdd closure: @autoclosure () -> Value) -> Value {
if let value = self[key] {
return value
}
let value = closure()
self[key] = value
return value
}
}
// Usage:
var colors = [
"red" : UIColor.red
]
// Blue will be added, since it's missing from `colors`
let blue = colors.value(for: "blue", orAdd: UIColor.blue)
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