MVVM in SwiftUI: Best Practices and Pitfalls
2025-03-19
This article delves into the best practices and challenges of using the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern in SwiftUI. The author argues that while MVVM aligns well with SwiftUI's data flow, its perceived rigidity can introduce problems. The article explains how MVVM works, how to leverage its advantages in SwiftUI, and how to navigate its challenges, including avoiding overusing view models and implementing MVVM in a SwiftUI app. It also compares MVVM to alternative architectural patterns like MVC, the Model-View pattern, and Clean Architecture, analyzing their pros and cons.
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