[swift-evolution] Overrides in class extensions

[Rudolf Adamkovič]

Hi there!

the Swift book says:

> Extensions in Swift can:
> 
> • Add computed instance properties and computed type properties
> • Define instance methods and type methods
> • Provide new initializers
> • Define subscripts
> • Define and use new nested types
> • Make an existing type conform to a protocol
> 
> NOTE
> Extensions can add new functionality to a type, but they cannot override existing functionality.

However, in practice we can override methods in class extensions:

class ViewController: UIViewController {}

extension ViewController {
    override func viewDidLoad() {}
}

This seems to be incompatible with what the book claims:

> … cannot override existing functionality ...

So, my questions are:

• Why are overrides allowed in class extensions?
• Am I reading the book wrong? :)

R+
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