Question 1

How do I change the theme in CodeMirror-Swift?

Accepted Answer

To change the theme, download a CodeMirror theme CSS file, place it in the Resources/theme folder of the bundle, and use the setThemeName method. This involves manual file management, as detailed in the README.

Question 2

Does CodeMirror-Swift support CodeMirror 6?

Accepted Answer

No, CodeMirror-Swift is based on CodeMirror 5.52.2 and does not support CodeMirror 6. If you need newer features like improved modularity, consider alternative wrappers or wait for package updates.

Question 3

How does CodeMirror-Swift compare to Ace Editor for iOS?

Accepted Answer

CodeMirror-Swift is tailored for CodeMirror integration with built-in themes and addons, while Ace Editor wrappers offer a different editor ecosystem. The choice depends on your preferred syntax highlighting, community support, and customization needs.

Question 4

How to add custom syntax highlighting in CodeMirror-Swift?

Accepted Answer

Add custom syntax highlighting by downloading CodeMirror mode files, placing them in the bundle's resources, and configuring the index.html. This requires manual steps and familiarity with CodeMirror's mode system.

Question 5

Is CodeMirror-Swift good for SwiftUI apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can be integrated into SwiftUI apps using UIViewRepresentable or similar wrappers, but since it's based on WKWebView, it might not blend seamlessly with native SwiftUI components and could have performance trade-offs.

Question 6

What are the performance implications of using CodeMirror-Swift?

Accepted Answer

Using WKWebView adds overhead in memory usage and startup time, making it less ideal for high-performance applications. However, for most code editing tasks on Apple platforms, it provides acceptable performance with rich features.

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