Welcome to the documentation for lyt, a powerful layout manager for iOS applications! lyt provides a highly customizable solution for designing beautiful and responsive user interfaces. Whether you’re new to lyt or a seasoned user, this documentation will guide you through the fundamentals and advanced features of this library.
Installation
Cocoapods Installation
To integrate lyt into your project using Cocoapods, add the following line to your Podfile:
“`ruby
pod ‘lyt’
“`
Then run the command `pod install` in your terminal to install the library.
Manual Installation
- Download the latest version of lyt from the GitHub repository: https://github.com/lyt/lyt.
- Drag the `lyt` folder into your Xcode project.
- In your Xcode project, select your target and go to the “Build Phases” tab.
- Under “Link Binary With Libraries”, click the “+” button and select `liblyt.a`.
Getting Started
Importing lyt
In the source file where you want to use lyt, import it using the following statement:
“`swift
import lyt
“`
Creating a Layout
To start designing your interface with lyt, create an instance of `Layout` and set it as the root view of your view controller:
“`swift
let layout = Layout()
self.view = layout
“`
Defining Layout Constraints
lyt provides a wide range of layout constraints that you can use to position and size your views within a layout. Here are some of the most commonly used constraints:
- Left: Aligns the left edge of the view with the specified margin or view.
- Right: Aligns the right edge of the view with the specified margin or view.
- Top: Aligns the top edge of the view with the specified margin or view.
- Bottom: Aligns the bottom edge of the view with the specified margin or view.
- CenterX: Centers the view horizontally within the specified margin or view.
- CenterY: Centers the view vertically within the specified margin or view.
- Width: Sets the width of the view to a specific value or a fraction of the parent view’s width.
- Height: Sets the height of the view to a specific value or a fraction of the parent view’s height.
- … and many more!
To apply a constraint to a view, use the following syntax:
“`swift
view.lyt.constraint(
“`
Advanced Techniques
Custom Animations
lyt allows you to create custom animations for your views. To animate a view, use the `animate` method as shown in the following example:
“`swift
view.lyt.animate(
duration: 0.5,
delay: 0.0,
options: [.curveEaseInOut],
animations: {
// Update view properties here
},
completion: { finished in
// Animation completion handler
}
)
“`
Typography Styles
lyt provides a convenient way to define and apply typography styles to your labels. Here’s an example of how to use typography styles with lyt:
“`swift
let titleLabel = UILabel()
titleLabel.lyt.typographyStyle = .title
titleLabel.text = “Hello, lyt!”
self.view.addSubview(titleLabel)
“`
Examples
To get started quickly with lyt, check out the following examples and tutorials:
- Example 1: Creating a Login Screen
- Example 2: Building a Navigation Bar
- Tutorial: Designing a Profile Page
Conclusion
With lyt, you have the power to create stunning user interfaces with ease. This documentation has provided you with the necessary information to get started on your lyt journey. Happy coding!