EZSwiftExtensions
A collection of useful extensions for Swift Standard Library, Foundation, and UIKit to simplify common tasks.
What is EZSwiftExtensions?
EZSwiftExtensions is a Swift library that adds helpful extensions to standard Swift types and Apple frameworks like Foundation and UIKit. It provides convenient methods for common tasks such as safe array indexing, type conversions, simplified UI component creation, and timer management, reducing boilerplate code in iOS and macOS projects.
iOS and macOS developers using Swift who want to write cleaner, more concise code by extending native types with utility methods.
Developers choose EZSwiftExtensions because it offers a curated collection of practical extensions that simplify everyday coding tasks, are well-tested, and integrate seamlessly with Apple's frameworks without adding unnecessary complexity.
Overview
:smirk: How Swift standard types and classes were supposed to work.
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding safe array indexing and manipulation methods in Swift
- Simplifying type conversions between Int, String, Double, and CGFloat
- Creating UI components with closure-based event handlers
- Reducing boilerplate code for common UIKit tasks
- Implementing timer utilities with closure syntax
- Accessing app metadata like version and build numbers easily
Not Ideal For
- Projects built primarily with SwiftUI that don't utilize UIKit extensions
- Teams with strict dependency policies preferring to write and maintain their own utility code
- Applications targeting platforms beyond iOS and macOS, such as watchOS or tvOS, without extensive modifications
- Developers needing comprehensive, inline documentation as the README lists it as a 'possible feature' still under development
Pros & Cons
Pros
Provides methods like .get(index) for safe element access that returns an optional, preventing crashes from index-out-of-bounds errors, as shown in the example accessing 'bulbasaur' at index 1.
Offers convenience initializers for UIView and UIColor with direct parameters (e.g., UIView(x: 0, y: 0, w: 100, h: 100)), reducing boilerplate code for setting frames and colors.
Includes BlockButton and other UI components that use completion blocks instead of selectors, making event handling more intuitive and Swift-like, as demonstrated with click handlers.
Adds Timer utilities like runThisAfterDelay and runThisEvery with closure syntax, simplifying delayed and repeating code execution without manual timer setup.
Cons
The README explicitly lists 'Documentations inside code' as a 'possible feature,' indicating that inline documentation and detailed guides may be lacking or not fully implemented.
Supports multiple Swift versions (from 2.2 to 4.0), which can lead to maintenance challenges, potential incompatibilities, and confusion for developers using newer Swift versions.
Built from various third-party libraries and gists (listed in 'Sources Used'), which might introduce inconsistencies, licensing complexities, or reduced control over code quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
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