A Swift library that extends standard types (Array, String, Int, Date, etc.) with useful helper methods via extensions.
Cent is a Swift library that extends Swift's standard types (like Array, String, Int, Date, and Dictionary) with additional helper methods using Swift's extension feature. It provides utilities for common tasks such as array manipulation, string formatting, date calculations, and functional programming patterns, aiming to reduce boilerplate code and improve developer productivity.
Swift developers building iOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS applications who want to write more concise and expressive code by leveraging extended functionalities on native types without importing large external frameworks.
Developers choose Cent for its lightweight, focused approach to enhancing Swift's standard library with practical extensions that are immediately available on familiar types, promoting cleaner code and reducing the need for custom utility functions or larger utility libraries.
Extensions for Swift Standard Types and Classes
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Extensions such as `<<` for array appending and `each` for iteration enable fluent, readable code chaining, reducing boilerplate in common tasks.
Adds practical helpers to essential Swift types like Array, String, Int, and Date, covering everything from string case conversion to natural language date math.
Operates purely through Swift extensions, keeping the library lightweight and avoiding additional framework bloat, as emphasized in its philosophy.
Supports installation via CocoaPods, Swift Package Manager, and git submodules, with clear versioning for different Swift and Xcode releases.
The README lists separate versions for each Swift and Xcode release, requiring developers to manage compatibility and risking breakage with language updates.
Extending standard Swift types increases the likelihood of naming clashes with other libraries or future Swift standard library additions.
While useful for basic utilities, it lacks more sophisticated functional programming tools or performance optimizations found in dedicated libraries.