Question 1

How to handle authentication with Moya?

Accepted Answer

Moya supports authentication through plugins like AccessTokenPlugin for OAuth, or by defining custom headers and parameters in the endpoint enum cases. You can also use the Task type to include credentials in requests.

Question 2

Moya vs Alamofire: which is better for my project?

Accepted Answer

Use Alamofire if you need low-level control and minimal abstraction. Moya is better for structured, testable network layers with compile-time safety, but it adds an extra layer that might be unnecessary for simple APIs.

Question 3

How to test network requests using Moya?

Accepted Answer

Leverage Moya's stubbing by using MoyaProvider with stubClosure set to immediatelyStub or delayedStub, allowing you to simulate network responses without actual calls. This makes unit tests fast and deterministic.

Question 4

Can Moya be integrated with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Moya works well with SwiftUI via its Combine extension. Use requestPublisher from CombineMoya to bind network responses to @State or @Published properties, enabling reactive UI updates.

Question 5

How to handle errors in Moya with RxSwift?

Accepted Answer

In RxMoya, errors are propagated as RxSwift observables. Use operators like catchError or retry to manage failures, and MoyaError provides specific error types for status codes, network issues, or mapping errors.

Question 6

Is Moya suitable for large-scale applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Moya is used in production apps like Artsy's auction app, indicating its scalability. Its structured approach helps maintain large codebases by organizing endpoints and simplifying testing, though it requires upfront design.

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