CollectionViewShelfLayout
A UICollectionViewLayout subclass that displays items in horizontal rows like the App Store Feature tab without nested table/collection hacks.
What is CollectionViewShelfLayout?
CollectionViewShelfLayout is a custom UICollectionViewLayout subclass for iOS that arranges items into horizontal rows, similar to the App Store's Feature tab layout. It solves the problem of creating shelf-style interfaces without resorting to nested UITableView or UICollectionView hacks, providing a performant and maintainable solution for complex collection views.
iOS developers building apps that require horizontal scrolling shelf layouts, particularly those creating media catalogs, app stores, or content discovery interfaces similar to Apple's App Store design.
Developers choose CollectionViewShelfLayout because it provides a dedicated, optimized layout class that eliminates complex view hierarchy workarounds, supports a single data source for all content, and includes comprehensive header/footer support while maintaining native UICollectionView performance.
Overview
A UICollectionViewLayout subclass displays its items as rows of items similar to the App Store Feature tab without a nested UITableView/UICollectionView hack.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building App Store-like feature sections in iOS apps
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