Question 1

How do I customize node animations in Magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Subclass the Node class and override methods like selectedAnimation(), deselectedAnimation(), and removedAnimation(). The README provides an example with ImageNode for custom animations.

Question 2

Is Magnetic compatible with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

No, Magnetic is built on SpriteKit and UIKit, so integrating with SwiftUI requires wrappers like UIViewRepresentable. There's no native SwiftUI support out of the box.

Question 3

Magnetic vs UICollectionView for bubble pickers: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic is better for physics-based, animated interactions like Apple Music's picker, as it handles animations automatically. UICollectionView offers more control for static layouts but requires manual animation work.

Question 4

Can I use Magnetic without SpriteKit in my iOS app?

Accepted Answer

No, Magnetic is an SKScene subclass, so it requires SpriteKit. Integrating it into a non-SpriteKit app adds framework overhead and may not be practical.

Question 5

How does Magnetic handle accessibility for visually impaired users?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention accessibility features. Since it uses SpriteKit, which has limited accessibility support, you'll likely need to implement custom traits and actions.

Question 6

What are the performance impacts of using Magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Physics animations and SpriteKit rendering can affect performance on older devices or with many nodes. Optimization might be needed for large datasets, as noted in the emphasis on smooth interactions.

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