# MVVM in SwiftUI: Using view models without overengineering

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Author: Antoine van der Lee

Published: 2026-08-31T13:10:23Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [SwiftLee](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/swiftlee.md>)

Topics: [SwiftUI](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/swiftui.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>)

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## AI overview

This tutorial explains how to use the MVVM architectural pattern in SwiftUI. It describes separating views from presentation state and actions through view models, while emphasizing that view models should be introduced when they provide meaningful organization or testability rather than added to every view.

## Source excerpt

MVVM in SwiftUI separates a view's presentation from the state and actions behind it. A view model exposes the values a view displays and handles work such as loading, validation, or deletion, while the view remains focused on rendering. SwiftUI already provides powerful tools for state management, so not every view needs a view model. I ... -> The post MVVM in SwiftUI: Using view models without overengineering appeared first on SwiftLee.