**Swift 3 / 4:**
Here is a simple extension for Int/Double/Float/Bool key-value types that mimic the Optional-return behavior of the other types accessed through UserDefaults.
(**Edit Aug 30 2018:** Updated with more efficient syntax from Leo's suggestion.)
extension UserDefaults {
/// Convenience method to wrap the built-in .integer(forKey:) method in an optional returning nil if the key doesn't exist.
func integerOptional(forKey: String) -> Int? {
return self.object(forKey: forKey) as? Int
}
/// Convenience method to wrap the built-in .double(forKey:) method in an optional returning nil if the key doesn't exist.
func doubleOptional(forKey: String) -> Double? {
return self.object(forKey: forKey) as? Double
}
/// Convenience method to wrap the built-in .float(forKey:) method in an optional returning nil if the key doesn't exist.
func floatOptional(forKey: String) -> Float? {
return self.object(forKey: forKey) as? Float
}
/// Convenience method to wrap the built-in .bool(forKey:) method in an optional returning nil if the key doesn't exist.
func boolOptional(forKey: String) -> Bool? {
return self.object(forKey: forKey) as? Bool
}
}
They are now more consistent alongside the other built-in get methods (string, data, etc.). Just use the get methods in place of the old ones.
let AppDefaults = UserDefaults.standard
// assuming the key "Test" does not exist...
// old:
print(AppDefaults.integer(forKey: "Test")) // == 0
// new:
print(AppDefaults.integerOptional(forKey: "Test")) // == nil
]
