Question 1

How do I customize swipe actions in SwiftyComments?

Accepted Answer

Use the swipeActionAppearance property to change colors and text, or override the editActionsForRowAt method to append additional SwipeAction instances, as detailed in the Swipe to Hide section of the README. This allows for actions like upvote or reply alongside the default hide action.

Question 2

SwiftyComments vs building a custom UITableView for nested comments?

Accepted Answer

SwiftyComments saves significant time by handling indentation, expansion animations, and swipe gestures out-of-the-box, but if you need absolute control over every aspect or have unique non-hierarchical data, a custom implementation might be better. It's ideal for standard Reddit-style comment threads.

Question 3

How to parse HTML in comments without lag in SwiftyComments?

Accepted Answer

Avoid using NSAttributedString's HTML parsing due to performance issues; instead, manually parse HTML and build attributed strings, as shown in the HN example with SwiftScanner. This approach reduces load times from 0.15-0.2 seconds to near-instantaneous rendering.

Question 4

Can I use SwiftyComments with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Not directly; it's built on UIKit, so you'd need to wrap it in a UIViewControllerRepresentable to integrate with SwiftUI, which adds complexity and might not offer a seamless experience compared to native SwiftUI components.

Question 5

How to change indentation colors and margins in SwiftyComments?

Accepted Answer

Set properties like indentationColor, commentMargin, and rootCommentMarginColor on your CommentCell subclass, as explained in the Customize your cell section. This allows per-level customization to match your app's design system.

Question 6

Does SwiftyComments support real-time comment updates or pagination?

Accepted Answer

No, it focuses on UI rendering and interaction; you must implement data synchronization, pagination, or real-time updates manually by managing the allComments array and reloading the table view as needed.

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