Question 1

How to use ImageButter in a Swift project?

Accepted Answer

Since ImageButter is written in Objective-C, you can integrate it via CocoaPods and use bridging headers to access the classes in Swift. The example code in the README shows Objective-C usage, which can be adapted with Swift interoperability.

Question 2

ImageButter vs SDWebImage for WebP support?

Accepted Answer

ImageButter specializes in native WebP and animated GIF support with built-in caching, while SDWebImage is a more mature library with broader format support and community. Choose ImageButter if WebP optimization is critical; otherwise, SDWebImage offers more features and stability.

Question 3

Does ImageButter handle memory management for large images?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify memory management techniques, so developers should monitor and handle memory usage manually, especially for large or numerous images, to avoid crashes in memory-intensive apps.

Question 4

Can I use ImageButter without CocoaPods?

Accepted Answer

Installation is primarily via CocoaPods as per the README, but you might manually integrate the source files. However, this adds complexity due to dependencies like ImageIO and CommonCrypto.

Question 5

Is ImageButter still maintained since it's from 2016?

Accepted Answer

The GitHub repository shows last updates from 2016, and the README lacks recent activity, suggesting it might not be actively maintained. Check for forks or alternatives if ongoing support is needed.

Question 6

How to customize the loading view in ImageButter?

Accepted Answer

Use the WebPLoadingView class as shown in the example: set properties like lineColor and lineWidth, then assign it to the WebPImageView's loadingView with optional insets for positioning.

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