Question 1

How to load a YAML file from the app bundle in iOS using YamlSwift?

Accepted Answer

Read the file as a String using FileManager, then parse it with Yaml.load(). For example: let yamlString = try String(contentsOfFile: path); let parsed = try Yaml.load(yamlString). Ensure error handling for both file I/O and parsing failures.

Question 2

Does YamlSwift parse JSON as well as YAML?

Accepted Answer

Yes, YamlSwift can parse JSON documents since JSON is a subset of YAML. Use Yaml.load() with a JSON string, but note it's primarily optimized for YAML syntax and may not offer JSON-specific optimizations.

Question 3

YamlSwift vs Swift's Codable for handling configuration files – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use Codable for structured Swift types with automatic serialization/deserialization. YamlSwift is better for dynamic or unknown YAML structures where you need type safety without predefined models, but it lacks serialization back.

Question 4

Can I convert a Yaml enum value back to a YAML string?

Accepted Answer

No, YamlSwift does not provide serialization functions. You would need to manually traverse the enum and build the string or integrate another library for output, which adds complexity.

Question 5

How to handle nested dictionaries and arrays in YamlSwift?

Accepted Answer

Use subscript access recursively, e.g., value["key"][0].dictionary. The type-safe enum ensures safe navigation, but you must check for nil values from optional properties like .array or .dictionary.

Question 6

Is YamlSwift compatible with the latest Swift versions?

Accepted Answer

The README shows support for Swift Package Manager and version 3.4.4, indicating maintenance. However, check the GitHub repo for updates, as Swift evolution might require compatibility fixes over time.

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