Instance Method
compare(_:)
iOS 10.0+
iPadOS 10.0+
Mac Catalyst 10.0+
macOS 10.12+
tvOS 10.0+
watchOS 3.0+
Compares two intervals.
func compare(_ dateInterval: DateInterval) -> ComparisonResultDiscussion
This method prioritizes ordering by start date. If the start dates are equal, then it will order by duration. e.g. Given intervals a and b
a. |-----|
b. |-----|a.compare(b) would return .orderedAscending because a’s start date is earlier in time than b’s start date.
In the event that the start dates are equal, the compare method will attempt to order by duration. e.g. Given intervals c and d
c. |-----|
d. |---|c.compare(d) would result in .orderedDescending because c is longer than d.
If both the start dates and the durations are equal, then the intervals are considered equal and .orderedSame is returned as the result.