DecodingError TypeMismatch
iOS
TL;DR
DecodingError TypeMismatch indicates a parsing failure on iOS that interrupts the current user flow.
Symptoms
- DecodingError TypeMismatch appears in crash logs
- The app exits or the UI flow stops
Common Causes
- Payload shape differs from expected schema
- Decoder assumptions are not validated
How to Verify
Quick Fixes
- Add guard checks and a safe fallback path
- Disable or rollback the risky code path behind a flag
Proper Fixes
- Enforce contracts with types, runtime checks, and tests
- Refactor ownership and lifecycle boundaries to remove the failure mode
Example Stack Trace
DecodingError TypeMismatch in ProfileViewController.swift:42