Iterator

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In computer programming an iterator is an object that enables a programmer to traverse a container, particularly lists. Wikipedia

struct Turtle {
  let name: String
}

struct Turtles {
  let turtles: [Turtle]
}

struct TurtlesIterator: IteratorProtocol {
  private var current = 0
  private let turtles: [Turtle]

  init(turtles: [Turtle]) {
    self.turtles = turtles
  }

  mutating func next() -> Turtle? {
    defer { current += 1 }
    return turtles.count > current ? turtles[current] : nil
  }
}

extension Turtles: Sequence {
  func makeIterator() -> TurtlesIterator {
    return TurtlesIterator(turtles: turtles)
  }
}

And usage example would be

let ninjaTurtles = Turtles(turtles: [Turtle(name: "Leo"),
                                     Turtle(name: "Mickey"),
                                     Turtle(name: "Raph"),
                                     Turtle(name: "Doney")])
print("Splinter and")
for turtle in ninjaTurtles {
  print("The great: \(turtle)")
}

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