Gloss
A deprecated Swift library for JSON parsing, now superseded by Swift's Codable framework.
What is Gloss?
Gloss is a deprecated Swift library that simplifies JSON parsing by mapping JSON data to Swift model objects and vice versa. It was created to provide a clean, type-safe alternative to manual JSON handling before Swift's native Codable framework became prevalent. The library is now deprecated in favor of Codable, with updates focused solely on migration assistance.
Swift developers who built iOS or macOS applications between 2015 and 2021 and needed a reliable JSON parsing solution before Codable was widely adopted.
Developers chose Gloss for its elegant API, type safety, and reduced boilerplate compared to manual JSON parsing. It offered a straightforward way to handle JSON serialization and deserialization with minimal code.
Overview
[Deprecated] A shiny JSON parsing library in Swift :sparkles: Loved by many from 2015-2021
Use Cases
Best For
- Legacy Swift projects that still use Gloss for JSON parsing
- Migrating existing Gloss models to Swift's Codable framework
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