Question

How to convert a URL inside a string to a hyperlink in Swift

Answer 1

import Foundation

func convertUrlsToLinks(_ str: String) -> String {
    let pattern = "(https?://\\S+)"
    let regex = try? NSRegularExpression(pattern: pattern, options: [])
    
    guard let regex = regex else { return str }
    
    let range = NSRange(str.startIndex..<str.endIndex, in: str)
    let modifiedStr = regex.stringByReplacingMatches(in: str, options: [], range: range, withTemplate: "<a href=\"$0\">$0</a>")
    
    return modifiedStr
}

let str = "This is my website check it out https://www.collectivesolver.com"

let result = convertUrlsToLinks(str)

print(result)




/*
run:

This is my website check it out <a href="https://www.collectivesolver.com">https://www.collectivesolver.com</a>

*/

 

70+ SQL courses for beginners and professionals