Question 1

How do I install SplitViewDragAndDrop in my iOS project?

Accepted Answer

You can install it via CocoaPods by adding 'pod SplitViewDragAndDrop' to your Podfile, or manually copy the folder. Remember to configure the group identifier in your app delegate as shown in the README.

Question 2

SplitViewDragAndDrop vs Apple's native drag and drop API?

Accepted Answer

SplitViewDragAndDrop simplifies inter-app drag and drop specifically for split view mode, reducing boilerplate, while Apple's native API is more general-purpose but requires more code for similar inter-app functionality in multitasking.

Question 3

Can I use SplitViewDragAndDrop for drag and drop within the same app?

Accepted Answer

No, it's designed exclusively for inter-app communication in split view mode, so it won't handle intra-app drag and drop, which is better served by iOS's built-in UIDragInteraction APIs.

Question 4

How to handle custom data like JSON with SplitViewDragAndDrop?

Accepted Answer

Convert your custom data to a Data object using encoders like JSONEncoder, then pass it as dataToTransfer in the handleDrag method, as the library supports arbitrary Data types for flexibility.

Question 5

What are the limitations of SplitViewDragAndDrop for iOS 14 and later?

Accepted Answer

While it works on iOS 9 and later, the library's focus on split view might not leverage newer iOS drag and drop features, and Swift 3 compatibility could cause compilation issues in modern Xcode projects.

Question 6

How to debug if SplitViewDragAndDrop isn't transferring data?

Accepted Answer

First, ensure both apps share the same app group identifier and are running in split view mode. Check the data conversion and validation closures, as errors often stem from misconfigured app groups or invalid Data objects.

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