A simple and lightweight UITableViewController with accordion effect for expanding and collapsing cells in iOS apps.
AEAccordion is a Swift library for iOS that enables developers to easily create accordion effects in UITableViewControllers. It solves the problem of managing expandable and collapsible table view cells, allowing users to toggle detailed content visibility with smooth animations.
iOS developers building apps that require expandable list interfaces, such as FAQ sections, settings menus, or data-detail views.
Developers choose AEAccordion for its simplicity, lightweight design, and ease of integration, providing a ready-made solution for accordion interactions without the overhead of custom implementations.
Simple and lightweight UITableViewController with accordion effect (expand / collapse cells)
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Subclassing AccordionTableViewCell and AccordionTableViewController provides a straightforward way to add accordion effects, as demonstrated in the usage examples with minimal boilerplate.
Optional animation control for expansion and collapsing allows developers to customize transition effects, such as duration and visibility toggling, enhancing user experience.
Built-in optional scrolling ensures expanded cells are fully visible on screen, reducing the need for manual layout adjustments in table views.
The library is minimalistic, focusing solely on accordion functionality without unnecessary dependencies, making it easy to integrate into existing projects.
Tied to UIKit and UITableViewControllers, it is incompatible with modern SwiftUI projects without complex bridging, limiting its use in contemporary iOS development.
Developers must override methods like setExpanded and manually handle cell heights, which adds verbosity and potential for errors, as shown in the usage code.
Only supports flat, single-level accordions in table views, lacking features for hierarchical or nested expandable content, restricting advanced use cases.