Question 1

How do I install Elm iOS since it's not on elm-package?

Accepted Answer

You need to use elm-github-install and modify your elm-package.json to include a dependency source from GitHub, as detailed in the Usage section. This non-standard setup adds complexity compared to typical Elm packages.

Question 2

What UI components are available in Elm iOS?

Accepted Answer

Currently, only five elements: row, column, label, button, and image, which map to basic UIKit views. More complex components like tables or sliders are not yet supported, as noted in the Limitations.

Question 3

Elm iOS or React Native for building Elm mobile apps?

Accepted Answer

Elm iOS offers direct native UIKit integration without React Native, but is in early alpha with limited features. React Native via libraries like elm-native-ui might be more mature but adds a third-party framework layer.

Question 4

How to add images to an Elm iOS app?

Accepted Answer

Place all assets in an 'assets/' directory in your project root, and the elm-ios.py script will automatically bundle them into the Xcode project when compiling, as described in the Usage section.

Question 5

Does Elm iOS support push notifications or access the camera?

Accepted Answer

No, Elm iOS currently has no way to interact with device APIs, so features like push notifications, camera, or GPS are not possible, as highlighted in the Limitations.

Question 6

Is Elm iOS stable enough for production apps?

Accepted Answer

No, the project is in early alpha and not recommended for production use, with the README warning it lacks the expressive power of pure Obj-C/Swift apps. It's best for experiments and prototypes.

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