Question 1

How to upload images to VK using SwiftyVK?

Accepted Answer

Use VK.API.Upload.Photo.toWall with Media.image data, and handle progress via the onProgress callback. Ensure you have proper authentication and file data prepared, as shown in the upload example.

Question 2

SwiftyVK vs official VK SDK: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

SwiftyVK offers a type-safe, Swift-native interface with more features like LongPoll and request chaining, while the official SDK is simpler for basic auth and sharing. Choose based on your need for advanced functionality versus quick integration.

Question 3

How to handle LongPoll events in SwiftyVK?

Accepted Answer

Start LongPoll with VK.sessions.default.longPoll.start and parse the received Data in the callback using JSONSerialization or a custom decoder. The README provides an example of switching on event types like .type1 for updates.

Question 4

Why is SwiftyVK authentication failing in my app?

Accepted Answer

Check that you've correctly implemented SwiftyVKDelegate, set up the VK app ID, and configured URL types in Info.plist if using VK app authorization. Also, ensure network permissions and token handling are properly managed.

Question 5

Can I cancel API requests in SwiftyVK?

Accepted Answer

Yes, call the cancel() method on the Task object returned by send(). This is useful for managing UI lifecycles, like when a screen is dismissed before a request completes.

Question 6

How to integrate SwiftyVK with Swift Package Manager?

Accepted Answer

Add SwiftyVK as a dependency in your Package.swift file with the URL https://github.com/SwiftyVK/SwiftyVK.git and specify a version from 3.4.3. The README confirms SPM support with minimum deployment targets.

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