Question 1

How do I handle errors in ReactiveSwift signals?

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Signals can emit error events; use operators like `flatMapError` or `catch` to handle errors gracefully, as detailed in the API reference and debugging guides.

Question 2

ReactiveSwift vs RxSwift: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

ReactiveSwift is tailored for Swift with native design and better integration, while RxSwift follows Rx standards. Choose ReactiveSwift for Swift-focused projects, but RxSwift if you need cross-platform consistency with other Rx implementations.

Question 3

Can I use ReactiveSwift with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but since SwiftUI uses Combine, you may need bridges or use ReactiveSwift for business logic while leveraging Combine for UI. The Loop module offers unidirectional data flow that can complement SwiftUI.

Question 4

How to convert a completion handler to a SignalProducer?

Accepted Answer

Wrap the async call in a SignalProducer that starts the work upon observation, emitting values or errors. The SignalProducer documentation covers deferred work and resource management for this pattern.

Question 5

What's the best way to debug ReactiveSwift streams?

Accepted Answer

Use the Debugging Techniques guide from the README, which includes methods like logging events with `debug` operators to trace stream behavior and identify issues in complex flows.

Question 6

Is ReactiveSwift thread-safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it provides mechanisms for thread-safe observations, with operators like `observe(on:)` to control which thread receives events, as outlined in the API contracts for concurrency handling.

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