Question 1

Is Smack still actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smack has regular builds and updates, with ongoing community support via forums and XMPP chat, as shown by the CI badges and nightly documentation links in the README.

Question 2

How to add Smack to an Android project with Gradle?

Accepted Answer

Use the Maven repository links provided in the README, such as the releases or snapshots, and include the necessary dependencies in your build.gradle file, following the Smack Readme and Upgrade Guide for specifics.

Question 3

Smack vs MQTT for IoT in Java?

Accepted Answer

Smack uses XMPP, which supports rich features like publish-subscribe and presence, while MQTT is lighter for simple messaging. Choose Smack for complex, real-time interactions; MQTT for low-bandwidth scenarios.

Question 4

Does Smack work with WebSockets?

Accepted Answer

Smack primarily uses XMPP over TCP, but XMPP can be extended with WebSockets. Check the documentation for specific extensions or configurations, as it may require additional setup.

Question 5

How to handle reconnection and offline messages in Smack?

Accepted Answer

Smack provides APIs for managing connection states and message storage, but implementation details vary; refer to the Javadoc and examples in the documentation for best practices.

Question 6

Is there a UI framework that integrates with Smack?

Accepted Answer

No, Smack is a backend library focused on XMPP protocol handling; you'll need to build or use separate UI components for chat interfaces, as it doesn't include pre-styled elements.

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