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Welcome to the bfkit documentation page.


What is bfkit?

bfkit is a comprehensive library for iOS developers, providing a collection of useful utility classes and extensions that simplify common tasks and enhance app development. It offers a wide range of features to improve productivity and reduce code duplication. 


Features


1. Networking

bfkit includes powerful networking capabilities with a simple and intuitive API. It supports both REST and SOAP requests, and provides convenient methods for handling authentication, serialization, and error handling. 


2. UI Extensions

The UI Extensions module of bfkit offers various utility classes and extensions to enhance the user interface development process. It includes convenience methods for styling buttons, labels, and views, as well as handy helpers for handling auto layout constraints. 


3. Data Persistence

bfkit provides an easy-to-use data persistence solution, enabling developers to store data in a secure and efficient manner. It offers support for Core Data, Keychain, and UserDefaults, making it simple to store and retrieve user-specific information. 


4. Utilities

The Utilities module of bfkit offers a variety of helpful utility classes, ranging from date and string manipulation to file management. These utilities simplify common tasks and provide reusable code that can be utilized across different projects. 


Getting Started

To start using bfkit in your iOS project, follow these simple steps:


Step 1: Installation

  • Ensure you have CocoaPods installed on your system.
  • Navigate to your project directory using the Terminal.
  • Create a Podfile by running the command: pod init
  • Edit the Podfile and add the following line: pod 'bfkit'
  • Save the Podfile and run pod install
  • Open the generated .xcworkspace file to launch Xcode with the project.


Step 2: Importing bfkit

In your Swift files where you want to use bfkit, import it using the following line:

import bfkit


Step 3: Start Using bfkit

You’re ready to start using the bfkit library! Check out the various modules available and explore their functionality. Refer to the relevant documentation for detailed usage instructions. 


Examples

Here are a few examples demonstrating the usage of bfkit in different scenarios:


Example 1: Networking – REST Request

Performing a simple RESTful GET request using bfkit:

// Import necessary modules
import bfkit
import Alamofire

// Define the URL
let url = "https://api.example.com/users"

// Perform GET request
BFKit.networking.get(url: url) { response in
    switch response.result {
    case .success(let data):
        // Handle successful response
        print(data)
    case .failure(let error):
        // Handle error
        print(error)
    }
}


Example 2: UI Extensions – Styling a Button

Styling a button using bfkit’s UI Extensions:

// Import necessary modules
import bfkit
import UIKit

// Create a button instance
let button = UIButton()

// Apply styling
button.bfkit.applyDefaultButtonStyle()

// Add button to view hierarchy
self.view.addSubview(button)


Example 3: Data Persistence – Saving User Preferences

Saving user preferences using bfkit’s Data Persistence module:

// Import necessary modules
import bfkit
import UIKit

// Save a preference
BFUserDefaults.set(value: "dark", forKey: "theme")

// Retrieve the preference
let theme = BFUserDefaults.string(forKey: "theme")
print(theme)


Conclusion

bfkit is a powerful and versatile library for iOS developers, offering a range of features to simplify common tasks and enhance app development. By following the installation steps and exploring the examples provided, you can unlock the full potential of bfkit and leverage its capabilities to build robust and efficient iOS applications.


Additional Resources

For more detailed documentation and code examples, refer to the official bfkit GitHub repository. There you will find comprehensive guides, API references, and access to the source code.