Question 1

How do I install Swiftkube Client in a Swift project?

Accepted Answer

Use Swift Package Manager by adding the dependency in Package.swift with the URL https://github.com/swiftkube/client.git and a version from 0.23.0, as specified in the installation section. Then run swift build to integrate it.

Question 2

How to watch Kubernetes resources with Swiftkube Client?

Accepted Answer

Use the watch API with SwiftkubeClientTask, which returns an AsyncThrowingStream for real-time events. The README provides examples with retry strategies and cancellation, ensuring persistent connections for monitoring.

Question 3

Swiftkube Client vs kubectl for automation?

Accepted Answer

Swiftkube Client is a Swift library for programmatic interaction, ideal for building custom tools or operators in Swift apps, while kubectl is a CLI tool for manual or scripted commands. Use Swiftkube when you need type-safe, integrated Swift code.

Question 4

How to handle custom resources with Swiftkube Client?

Accepted Answer

Define Swift structs implementing marker protocols like KubernetesAPIResource, then extend the client using GroupVersionResource. The README includes a detailed example with CronTab, showing creation, listing, and management.

Question 5

Does Swiftkube Client support async/await?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it fully leverages modern Swift concurrency with async/await, as shown in the DSL examples for operations like listing, getting, and creating resources, making it seamless for asynchronous workflows.

Question 6

What are the performance implications of using Swiftkube Client?

Accepted Answer

Built on SwiftNIO and AsyncHTTPClient for high-performance networking, but watch streams use unbounded buffering, which might increase memory usage in high-volume event scenarios, as noted in the watch API documentation.

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