# init(filter:sort:transaction:) Create a query with a predicate, and a list of sort descriptors. ``` @MainActor @preconcurrency init(filter: Predicate? = nil, sort descriptors: [SortDescriptor] = [], transaction: Transaction? = nil) where Result == [Element] ``` ## Parameters `filter` A predicate on `Element` `descriptors` Sort orders for the result. `transaction` A transaction to use for user interface changes that result from changes to the fetched results. ## Discussion Use `Query` within a view by wrapping the variable for the query’s result: ``` struct RecipeList: View { // Favorite recipes sorted by date of creation @Query( filter: #Predicate { $0.isFavorite == true }, sort: [SortDescriptor(\.dateCreated)] ) var favoriteRecipes: [Recipe] var body: some View { List(favoriteRecipes) { RecipeDetails($0) } } } ``` --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)