SPTDataLoader
A production-tested HTTP library for iOS/macOS with built-in authentication, rate limiting, and automatic request cancellation.
What is SPTDataLoader?
SPTDataLoader is an HTTP networking library for iOS and macOS applications that centralizes authentication, rate limiting, and back-off logic. It provides a structured architecture to handle complex networking scenarios like token refresh, request retries, and automatic cancellation, reducing boilerplate code. Originally developed and tested in production by Spotify, it ensures reliability for high-traffic apps.
iOS and macOS developers building robust networking layers in Objective-C or Swift, particularly those needing fine-grained control over authentication, rate limiting, and request lifecycle management.
Developers choose SPTDataLoader for its production-tested stability, built-in support for rate limiting and authentication, and seamless integration with view-based architectures. Its unique jittered exponential backoff prevents thundering herd problems, and the Swift overlay provides modern API conveniences.
Overview
The HTTP library used by the Spotify iOS client
Use Cases
Best For
- Handling OAuth token refresh and authentication in HTTP requests
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