Question 1

How to watch a remote file with KZFileWatchers in Swift?

Accepted Answer

Use FileWatcher.Remote by initializing it with the URL and handling refresh events. The README shows it supports Etag headers and Last-Modified-Date for efficient polling with services like Dropbox.

Question 2

KZFileWatchers vs Apple's File System Events: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

KZFileWatchers is simpler and supports remote files, but Apple's File System Events is more integrated for local monitoring on macOS/iOS. Choose KZFileWatchers for lightweight, cross-scenario needs or remote watching.

Question 3

Can KZFileWatchers observe multiple files at once?

Accepted Answer

The framework is designed for single file observations per instance. To watch multiple files, you'd need to create multiple watchers, which might require manual management for scalability.

Question 4

How to handle file changes in Objective-C with KZFileWatchers?

Accepted Answer

Implement the FileWatcherDelegate protocol and use the provided classes like LocalFileWatcher. The README includes Objective-C code snippets for setup and event handling.

Question 5

Does KZFileWatchers work with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can be integrated into SwiftUI projects by using watchers in view models or controllers, but it's not SwiftUI-native and might require bridging for state updates.

Question 6

How to breach Sandbox in simulator for debugging with KZFileWatchers?

Accepted Answer

Use FileWatcher.Local in debug simulator builds to watch files outside the app's directory, as demonstrated in the demo app for observing desktop files.

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