Question 1

How to set up deep linking with RouteComposer?

Accepted Answer

RouteComposer simplifies deep linking by allowing you to define navigation configurations that can be triggered via URLs. In the app delegate, extract parameters like product IDs and use the router to navigate to the appropriate screen, as shown in the deep-linking example in the README.

Question 2

RouteComposer or Coordinator: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

RouteComposer is designed as a drop-in replacement for the Coordinator pattern, offering more modularity and less boilerplate with declarative configurations. However, if your team is already experienced with Coordinators and has a simple setup, refactoring might not be worth the initial overhead.

Question 3

Can RouteComposer work with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RouteComposer is compatible with SwiftUI and can handle mixed UIKit and SwiftUI navigation. The example app includes SwiftUI integration, but it's primarily optimized for UIKit-based flows, so SwiftUI usage might require additional bridging.

Question 4

What's the performance impact of using RouteComposer?

Accepted Answer

RouteComposer adds abstraction layers that might introduce minor runtime overhead due to protocol conformance and dynamic lookups. However, for most apps, this impact is negligible compared to the benefits of maintainable, decoupled navigation code, as it uses standard UIKit methods under the hood.

Question 5

How do I handle authentication before routing with RouteComposer?

Accepted Answer

Implement a RoutingInterceptor to check authentication status. If the user isn't logged in, you can present a login screen and resume routing after success, as demonstrated in the LoginInterceptor example in the README. This keeps authentication logic separate from view controllers.

Question 6

Is RouteComposer suitable for large-scale iOS apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, testimonials from companies like Hudson's Bay Company and B.W.A. indicate it's effective for large-scale applications with complex navigation needs, such as deep linking and A/B testing. However, ensure your team is prepared for the initial configuration complexity.

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