Question 1

How do I add a gradient background to a UIView using UIGradient in Swift?

Accepted Answer

Use the UIView extension method addGradientWithDirection, specifying direction and colors. For example, view.addGradientWithDirection(.topToBottom, colors: [.blue, .green]) adds a linear gradient, and you can optionally set a corner radius for rounded edges.

Question 2

Can UIGradient be used for gradient text colors in iOS labels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it provides UIColor extensions like fromGradient to create gradient colors. Set a UILabel's textColor with UIColor.fromGradient(gradient, frame: frame) to apply gradient effects to text, as demonstrated in the README examples.

Question 3

What are the predefined gradients available in UIGradient?

Accepted Answer

UIGradient includes 24 static gradients such as Ocean Blue, Sanguine, and Luscious Lime, inspired by gradients.io. These are accessible as GradientLayer properties (e.g., GradientLayer.oceanBlue) for quick implementation without custom color selection.

Question 4

Is UIGradient compatible with SwiftUI or only UIKit?

Accepted Answer

UIGradient is designed for UIKit and does not have native SwiftUI support. To use it in SwiftUI, you would need to wrap its views in UIViewRepresentable, which adds complexity compared to SwiftUI-first gradient solutions.

Question 5

UIGradient vs CAGradientLayer: which is better for iOS development?

Accepted Answer

UIGradient simplifies gradient creation with a higher-level API and predefined styles, reducing boilerplate code. However, CAGradientLayer offers more low-level control and is built into iOS, making it better for complex, custom animations or when avoiding dependencies.

Question 6

How to install UIGradient with CocoaPods?

Accepted Answer

Add pod 'UIGradient' to your Podfile and run pod install. The library supports Swift 5 and integrates smoothly, but ensure your Xcode project is configured for CocoaPods, as detailed in the README installation section.

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