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You want to create a Swift type to represent a user profile that can be shared and updated across your app without copying. Which should you choose and why?

struct UserProfile {
  var name: String
  var age: Int
}

class UserProfileClass {
  var name: String
  var age: Int
  init(name: String, age: Int) {
    self.name = name
    self.age = age
  }
}

AUse <code>struct</code> because it copies data and prevents accidental changes.

BUse <code>class</code> because structs cannot have properties.

CUse <code>class</code> because it shares references and updates reflect everywhere.

DUse <code>struct</code> because classes cannot have initializers.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify sharing vs copying needs
If you want updates to reflect everywhere (shared state), you need a reference type.
Step 2: Match type to behavior
class is a reference type, so instances are shared. struct copies data, so changes won't reflect across copies.
Final Answer:
Use class because it shares references and updates reflect everywhere. -> Option C
Quick Check:
Shared mutable state = class [OK]

Quick Trick: Choose class for shared mutable data, struct for copies [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Choosing struct when shared updates are needed
Thinking classes can't have initializers
Believing structs can't have properties

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You want to create a Swift type to represent a user profile that can be shared and updated across your app without copying. Which should you choose and why?

Step 1: Identify sharing vs copying needs

Step 2: Match type to behavior

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