Question 1

How to use YNSearch with Core Data instead of Realm?

Accepted Answer

YNSearch is optimized for Realm, but you can adapt it by converting Core Data objects to [Any] arrays, similar to the Realm usage example. However, this requires manual data handling and might not efficiently leverage Core Data's native search features.

Question 2

YNSearch vs UISearchController: which is better for my iOS app?

Accepted Answer

Choose YNSearch if you need a Pinterest-style UI with built-in categories and history, and are using Realm. UISearchController is better for standard, native iOS search bars with minimal setup and no external dependencies.

Question 3

How to customize the category buttons in YNSearch?

Accepted Answer

You can customize category buttons by setting the YNCategoryButton type, such as .colorful, and directly modifying the view hierarchy, as the library provides full control over UI components through its clear structure.

Question 4

Does YNSearch support SwiftUI or is it UIKit only?

Accepted Answer

YNSearch is built with UIKit and does not natively support SwiftUI. To use it in SwiftUI projects, you would need to wrap it in a UIViewControllerRepresentable, which adds complexity and might limit integration.

Question 5

How to handle real-time search with remote data in YNSearch?

Accepted Answer

YNSearch focuses on client-side search with local data; for real-time remote updates, you would need to fetch data externally and update the database array manually, as it lacks built-in server-side search capabilities.

Question 6

Is YNSearch performant with large datasets?

Accepted Answer

While YNSearch uses Objectification for searching object properties, performance with very large datasets might degrade due to client-side processing. It's recommended to optimize search scope or implement pagination for better efficiency.

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