Question 1

How do I customize the gradient colors in Shiny?

Accepted Answer

Set the `colors` property on ShinyView to an array of UIColors, as shown in the README example. You can also adjust `locations` and `scale` for finer control over the iridescent effect.

Question 2

Shiny vs CAGradientLayer for iOS animations?

Accepted Answer

Shiny provides a higher-level, gyroscope-reactive solution specifically for iridescent effects, while CAGradientLayer requires more code for motion integration. Shiny is faster for this niche, but CAGradientLayer offers broader animation flexibility.

Question 3

Does Shiny work on iPhone simulators?

Accepted Answer

The gyroscope effect might not function properly in simulators due to lack of real motion sensors. It's best tested on physical devices for accurate motion response.

Question 4

How to stop gyroscope updates in Shiny to save battery?

Accepted Answer

Call the `stopUpdates()` method on your ShinyView instance when the effect isn't needed, as mentioned in the README. This halts motion observation and helps conserve battery life.

Question 5

Is Shiny compatible with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't explicitly support SwiftUI; it's built for UIKit. You'd need to wrap ShinyView in a UIViewRepresentable for use in SwiftUI, which adds complexity.

Question 6

What iOS versions does Shiny support?

Accepted Answer

Shiny requires iOS 9.0 or later, as stated in the README, making it compatible with most modern iPhones and iPads but not legacy devices below that version.

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