Question 1

How to handle authentication tokens in APIKit?

Accepted Answer

You can customize request headers by implementing a base request protocol that adds authorization, or use backend interceptors. The documentation on defining request protocols provides examples for embedding tokens in headers or parameters.

Question 2

APIKit vs Moya: which is better for Swift networking?

Accepted Answer

APIKit emphasizes type safety and protocol-oriented design, offering compile-time checks, while Moya provides a more opinionated, plugin-based approach with richer community extensions. Choose APIKit for strict type control; Moya for easier setup and extensibility.

Question 3

How to integrate APIKit with Alamofire as the backend?

Accepted Answer

APIKit allows swapping the networking backend by implementing a custom adapter. Follow the advanced guide on customizing the backend to configure Alamofire for handling requests, which involves setting up session and data tasks.

Question 4

Does APIKit support WebSockets?

Accepted Answer

No, APIKit is designed for RESTful API requests and does not natively support WebSockets or real-time protocols. For such needs, you'd need a separate library or extensive customization of the networking layer.

Question 5

How to test network requests with APIKit?

Accepted Answer

Leverage the protocol-oriented design by mocking request types or using dependency injection with custom sessions. This allows simulating API responses in unit tests without making actual network calls, as demonstrated in community examples.

Question 6

Can I use APIKit with Combine in SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, APIKit can be adapted for Combine by wrapping session calls in publishers. While not built-in, you can extend request handling to return Future or AnyPublisher for seamless integration with SwiftUI's reactive patterns.

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