SwiftUI Sidebar doesn't remember state

Question

I Have this app that uses the new sidebar introduced in iOS14 for iPad os but I can\'t figure out why it doesn\'t remember the state when its hidden

Answer 1

List(selection: $selection) for selection binding is macOS only. See this comment in the header:

/// On iOS and tvOS, you must explicitly put the list into edit mode for
/// the selection to apply.

As a workaround you could make the previously selected row appear bold, e.g.

 NavigationLink(
        destination: HomeView(),
        tag: Screen.home,
        selection: $selection,
        label: {
            Label("Home", systemImage: "house" )
        })
        .font(Font.headline.weight(selection == Screen.home ? .bold : .regular))

For more see this answer.