Explore the intricacies of JSON decoding in Swift through this 15-minute conference talk from try! Swift NYC 2016. Dive into the functional aspects of Swift that make parsing JSON both fun and exciting, as speaker Anat Gilboa, a software engineer at American Express, demonstrates how to overcome the challenges posed by Swift's statically-typed characteristics. Learn about alternative approaches, such as currying, and gain insights into efficient JSON parsing techniques. Discover how to leverage Swift's unique features to streamline your JSON decoding process and enhance your iOS development skills.