Question 1

How do I get API keys for TripKit providers?

Accepted Answer

You need to request secrets directly from the transit providers or use those from official apps, as mentioned in the README. For testing, create a secrets.json file based on the provided template.

Question 2

TripKit vs. Core Location for transit data?

Accepted Answer

TripKit specializes in public transport APIs like schedules and trip planning, while Core Location handles general geographic services. For detailed transit info, TripKit is essential; Core Location alone doesn't provide this data.

Question 3

Can I use TripKit with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TripKit is compatible with all Apple platforms and supports async/await, making it easy to integrate into SwiftUI views using tasks and state management for fetching real-time data.

Question 4

How to handle errors in TripKit async calls?

Accepted Answer

Use Swift's Result types and error handling with switch statements, as shown in the example usage. The API returns cases like .success and .failure for robust error management.

Question 5

Is TripKit good for a worldwide transit app?

Accepted Answer

Not currently, as it focuses on German-speaking countries. Expanding to other regions would require adding new providers, which might involve significant development effort and maintenance.

Question 6

What's the battery impact of using TripKit?

Accepted Answer

Like any network-intensive library, frequent queries can drain battery life. Optimize by caching data and minimizing requests, but specific performance benchmarks aren't detailed in the documentation.

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