Learn SWIFT-PLAYGROUNDS with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 26, 2025

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Code Sample Descriptions

Hello World in Swift Playgrounds

print("Hello World")

A simple Swift Playgrounds snippet printing 'Hello World'.

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Move Character in Swift Playgrounds

moveForward()
turnLeft()
moveForward()
collectGem()

An example of controlling Byte, the Swift Playgrounds character, to move and collect a gem.

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If-Else in Swift Playgrounds

if isBlocked {
    turnRight()
} else {
    moveForward()
}

Checks a condition and moves Byte accordingly.

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Loop Example in Swift Playgrounds

for _ in 1...3 {
    moveForward()
}

Uses a loop to move Byte forward three times.

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Collect Multiple Gems

while !isOnGem {
    moveForward()
}
collectGem()

Moves Byte to collect multiple gems using a loop.

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Turn and Move Sequence

moveForward()
turnLeft()
moveForward()
turnRight()
moveForward()

Moves Byte in a pattern with turns.

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Use Function in Swift Playgrounds

func moveAndCollect() {
    moveForward()
    collectGem()
}

moveAndCollect()

Defines a function to move Byte and collect a gem.

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Conditional Loop Example

while !isOnGem {
    if isBlocked {
        turnRight()
    } else {
        moveForward()
    }
}
collectGem()

Moves Byte until reaching a gem.

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Nested Loops in Swift Playgrounds

for _ in 1...2 {
    for _ in 1...3 {
        moveForward()
    }
    turnLeft()
}

Uses nested loops to navigate a grid.

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Swift Playgrounds Toggle Switch

if isOnClosedSwitch {
    toggleSwitch()
}
moveForward()

Byte toggles a switch when on a switch tile.

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Code Sample Descriptions

Hello World in Swift Playgrounds

print("Hello World")

A simple Swift Playgrounds snippet printing 'Hello World'.

Let’s Try →

Move Character in Swift Playgrounds

moveForward()
turnLeft()
moveForward()
collectGem()

An example of controlling Byte, the Swift Playgrounds character, to move and collect a gem.

Let’s Try →

If-Else in Swift Playgrounds

if isBlocked {
    turnRight()
} else {
    moveForward()
}

Checks a condition and moves Byte accordingly.

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Loop Example in Swift Playgrounds

for _ in 1...3 {
    moveForward()
}

Uses a loop to move Byte forward three times.

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Collect Multiple Gems

while !isOnGem {
    moveForward()
}
collectGem()

Moves Byte to collect multiple gems using a loop.

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Turn and Move Sequence

moveForward()
turnLeft()
moveForward()
turnRight()
moveForward()

Moves Byte in a pattern with turns.

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Use Function in Swift Playgrounds

func moveAndCollect() {
    moveForward()
    collectGem()
}

moveAndCollect()

Defines a function to move Byte and collect a gem.

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Conditional Loop Example

while !isOnGem {
    if isBlocked {
        turnRight()
    } else {
        moveForward()
    }
}
collectGem()

Moves Byte until reaching a gem.

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Nested Loops in Swift Playgrounds

for _ in 1...2 {
    for _ in 1...3 {
        moveForward()
    }
    turnLeft()
}

Uses nested loops to navigate a grid.

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Swift Playgrounds Toggle Switch

if isOnClosedSwitch {
    toggleSwitch()
}
moveForward()

Byte toggles a switch when on a switch tile.

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