Question 1

How to cache API responses by version in YTKNetwork?

Accepted Answer

Override the cacheVersion method in your YTKRequest subclass to return a version string. YTKNetwork uses this to cache responses and invalidate old caches when the version changes, as explained in the basic usage guide.

Question 2

YTKNetwork vs Moya: which should I use for iOS networking?

Accepted Answer

YTKNetwork is a high-level abstraction on AFNetworking with a command pattern focus, ideal for complex caching and request management. Moya is a Swift-based layer on Alamofire with a more modern, protocol-oriented approach. Choose YTKNetwork for legacy Objective-C projects or advanced caching needs, and Moya for Swift-centric apps with reactive programming.

Question 3

Does YTKNetwork work with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but since YTKNetwork is primarily Objective-C based, you'll need to use bridging headers and adapt its callback patterns. It's not optimized for SwiftUI's declarative syntax, so integration might require extra boilerplate.

Question 4

How to handle error responses in YTKNetwork?

Accepted Answer

YTKNetwork provides error handling through block and delegate callbacks in YTKRequest subclasses. You can override methods like requestFailedFilter to process errors, and the built-in JSON validation helps catch data issues early.

Question 5

Can YTKNetwork be used for file uploads?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it's not explicitly featured in the README. You can extend YTKRequest to handle multipart uploads using AFNetworking's underlying APIs, though it requires custom implementation compared to the well-documented download support.

Question 6

How to chain multiple requests sequentially in YTKNetwork?

Accepted Answer

Use YTKChainRequest to add requests in order, where each request's completion triggers the next. This is useful for dependencies like authentication flows, and examples are provided in the documentation for managing complex sequences.

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