Question 1

How to add a custom loading animation in STLoadingGroup?

Accepted Answer

You need to implement the STLoadingable and STLoadingConfigable protocols, then manually append your style to the STLoadingStyle enum and add an initializer case in STLoadingGroup.swift, as described in the README's custom section. This involves modifying the library's source code directly.

Question 2

STLoadingGroup vs NVActivityIndicatorView for iOS loading animations?

Accepted Answer

STLoadingGroup offers a smaller set of designer-inspired animations with a focus on simplicity, while NVActivityIndicatorView provides more styles and active maintenance. Choose STLoadingGroup for specific visual styles from Dribbble, but NVActivityIndicatorView if you need broader options and regular updates.

Question 3

Can I use STLoadingGroup with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

No, STLoadingGroup is built for UIKit and does not support SwiftUI natively. You would need to wrap it in a UIViewRepresentable to use it in SwiftUI projects, adding extra complexity.

Question 4

Is STLoadingGroup still maintained or updated?

Accepted Answer

The README shows a copyright date of 2016 with no mention of recent updates, suggesting it might not be actively maintained. Check the GitHub repository for activity, but be prepared for potential compatibility issues with newer iOS versions.

Question 5

How to change the color or size of a loading animation?

Accepted Answer

You can customize properties like loadingTintColor and lineWidth by implementing the STLoadingConfigable protocol, but for pre-built styles, this requires modifying the individual loading view classes or creating custom ones, as there's no runtime configuration API.

Question 6

What iOS versions does STLoadingGroup support?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify minimum iOS versions, but since it uses UIKit and standard Swift, it likely supports iOS versions from its release time (around 2016). You may need to test compatibility with newer iOS releases due to potential outdatedness.

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