Question 1

How to install SwiftString with Swift Package Manager?

Accepted Answer

SwiftString's README only mentions CocoaPods, so it doesn't natively support Swift Package Manager. You might need to use a fork or manually integrate the source files if SPM is required for your project.

Question 2

SwiftString vs SwiftyString: which is better?

Accepted Answer

SwiftString is lightweight and focused on common operations, while SwiftyString might offer more features or better Swift version support. Choose SwiftString for simplicity, but check SwiftyString for active maintenance and broader functionality in modern Swift.

Question 3

How to decode HTML entities in Swift using SwiftString?

Accepted Answer

Use the `decodeHTML()` method provided by SwiftString, as shown in the README examples. It converts entities like &#8216; into characters like ‘, making it easy to handle encoded text in strings.

Question 4

Does SwiftString support Swift 5 or later?

Accepted Answer

The README indicates Swift 2.1 support, so it likely doesn't officially support Swift 5. You may encounter compatibility issues and need to update the code or find a maintained fork for newer Swift versions.

Question 5

How to camel case strings in Swift with SwiftString?

Accepted Answer

Call the `camelize()` method on any string, e.g., 'hello world'.camelize() returns 'helloWorld'. This handles spaces and hyphens automatically, as demonstrated in the usage examples.

Question 6

Is SwiftString still maintained in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Based on the Swift 2.1 badge and lack of recent update mentions in the README, it probably isn't actively maintained. Check the GitHub repository for recent commits or issues to confirm current status.

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