Question 1

How do I handle command arguments in telegram-bot-swift?

Accepted Answer

Use the router's argument parsing methods like scanWord() or scanInt() in handlers. For example, the README shows capturing words or numbers from commands, and you can access NSScanner for more control.

Question 2

Can I use this SDK to build bots on Linux servers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports Linux with Swift 4.2+ and requires libcurl4-openssl-dev. However, some examples may not build due to dependency issues, so test thoroughly for your use case.

Question 3

What's better for Telegram bots: Swift SDK or Python libraries?

Accepted Answer

The Swift SDK offers type safety and native Swift integration, ideal for existing Swift projects, while Python libraries like python-telegram-bot have larger ecosystems and easier setup for Python developers.

Question 4

How to add custom API endpoints not yet supported?

Accepted Answer

Use the requestSync or requestAsync methods to call arbitrary endpoints with parameters. This allows extensibility, as described in the API overview for handling missing features.

Question 5

Is there support for inline queries and callback queries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the SDK covers various event types including inline and callback queries. Check the Router ContentType in the codebase and use appropriate handlers, as outlined in the routing section.

Question 6

How do I deploy a bot made with this SDK to production?

Accepted Answer

Build the executable with Swift Package Manager, then run it on a server with Swift installed. For Linux, manage dependencies and consider using process managers like systemd for reliability, based on the setup instructions.

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