Question 1

How do I customize the colors in a TEAChart bar chart?

Accepted Answer

Set the barColors property with an array of UIColor objects, as shown in the README example with colors like orangeColor and yellowColor. Ensure the array length matches your data points for consistent styling.

Question 2

Is TEAChart compatible with Swift?

Accepted Answer

TEAChart is written in Objective-C, so it can be used in Swift projects via bridging headers, but the API and examples are Objective-C-focused with no Swift-specific documentation provided, which may require extra setup.

Question 3

TEAChart vs Charts (by Daniel Gindi) – which is better?

Accepted Answer

TEAChart is simpler and better for basic, accessible charts with Storyboard support, while Charts offers a wider variety of chart types, interactivity, and animations but has a steeper learning curve and more complexity.

Question 4

How to handle tap events on the contribution graph?

Accepted Answer

Implement the dateTapped: method in the delegate, as per README code sample, which logs date and value from the dictionary parameter. This allows basic interaction but lacks advanced gestures.

Question 5

Can I add animations to TEAChart bars?

Accepted Answer

No, TEAChart's bar chart does not support animations out of the box—the README clearly states it has 'no interaction, no animation.' You would need to implement custom animations using Core Animation or other libraries.

Question 6

What are the alternatives to TEAChart for iOS charting?

Accepted Answer

Popular alternatives include Charts (feature-rich with many chart types), Core Plot (lower-level and customizable), and commercial options like ShinobiCharts. TEAChart is best for lightweight, specific use cases like contribution graphs.

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