In-House Articles
Optionals and Unwrapping in Swift
An Optional is a unique data type in Swift that is specifically designed to handle situations where a value may or may not be present. Optionals can contain nil values and there are multiple ways to unwrap them. Read this article to understand why not to unwrap them forcefully and how to unwrap them safely.
ContextMenu in SwiftUI
Context menus are basically peek-and-pop interactions and can be a great add-on to the UI elements in your app and can enhance the experience. Context menus work pretty much like Menus in SwiftUI. Learn how to use ContentMenu in SwiftUI.
How to dismiss the keyboard in SwiftUI?
In SwiftUI, dismissing the keyboard programmatically is a common requirement when working with forms or similar components. This article covers a few techniques for dismissing the keyboard in response to user actions, such as tapping the "Submit" or "Next" button.
Recommended Articles
Implementing Force App Updates in Swift
Whenever you release an app update, it's important to make sure existing users don't fall behind and that your user base doesn't become fragmented across multiple app versions. Some apps will choose to notify users when a newer version is available or will force them to upgrade if they fall too far behind. This video explains how to implement force app updates in the iOS app.
SwiftUI Calculator - Master Stacking
SwiftUI allows developers to stack views on top of each other to create complex user interfaces. SwiftUI's stacking system is very flexible, allowing developers to easily add or remove views from a stack, or rearrange them as needed. This makes it easy to create dynamic user interfaces that can adapt to different screen sizes and orientations. Click this video to build an amazing Calculator app in SwiftUI.
Customise and open URL in Safari in SwiftUI
In SwiftUI, there are two ways to open URLs in Safari within the app: using the Link view and the openURL environment value. This article provides a detailed guide to both approaches and will help you add URL handling functionality to your SwiftUI app.
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Swift Anytime iOS devs Delhi Meet-up was a blast!!!💥
We are excited to share that our Swift Anytime Delhi Meetup was a tremendous success! The energy and enthusiasm of all the attendees were incredible, making it one of the best events we have ever organized. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the attendees and speakers for making this event a memorable one.
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Cracking the iOS Interview
ViewThatFits in SwiftUI
The ViewThatFits modifier is a powerful tool in SwiftUI that helps you calculate the size of a view based on its content and the available space. By using this modifier, you can create views with fixed aspect ratios that adjust their size dynamically to fit their content. This video explains how to use ViewThatFits in SwiftUI. If you're preparing for iOS job interviews, then this video is a must watch.
View Controller Lifecycle
View controllers are fundamental to iOS development, acting as the parent of all views within a storyboard and managing transitions between different parts of the user interface. This article provides a brief introduction to view controllers, explaining what they are, how they work, and why they're important, making it a valuable resource for iOS developers, particularly for those preparing for interviews.
What is the difference between delegation and notification in iOS, and when would you use one over the other?
Delegation and notification are two fundamental communication patterns in iOS development, but choosing the right one for your app can be challenging. This article explores the differences between delegation and notification, discussing their pros and cons, and providing examples of when to use each approach.
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