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Introduction

The SlackTextViewController is an open-source library that provides a simple and customizable chat interface for iOS applications. This library offers features such as message composition, automatic resizing of the input text view, and more. It is designed to be easy to integrate and use in your existing projects.

Installation

To install SlackTextViewController in your project, you can use one of the following methods:

CocoaPods

  1. Make sure you have CocoaPods installed on your machine.
  2. In your project’s Podfile, add the following line:

    3. “`ruby
    pod ‘SlackTextViewController’
    “`

  3. Run the command pod install in your project’s directory.
  4. Import the SlackTextViewController module in your code files where needed.

Manual Installation

If you prefer not to use CocoaPods, you can manually install SlackTextViewController by following these steps:

  1. Download the latest version of the library from the GitHub repository.
  2. Drag and drop the SlackTextViewController folder into your Xcode project.
  3. Make sure to check the “Copy items if needed” checkbox during the import process.
  4. Import the SlackTextViewController module in your code files where needed.

Usage

Using SlackTextViewController in your project is straightforward. Follow these steps to integrate it:

Step 1: Subclass

Create a new subclass of the SlackTextViewController in your project:


import SlackTextViewController

class ChatViewController: SlackTextViewController {
    // Your custom implementation
}

Step 2: Implement Required Methods

In your ChatViewController subclass, implement the following required delegate methods:

  • override func didPressSendButton(_ sender: UIButton!, withMessageText text: String!, senderId: String!, senderDisplayName: String!, date: Date!) – called when the user presses the send button to send a message.
  • override func didPressLeftAccessoryButton(_ sender: UIButton!) – called when the user presses the left accessory button (e.g., to add an attachment).

Step 3: Handle Messages

Handle incoming and outgoing messages in your ChatViewController. You can update message data source arrays to display messages in the chat interface. For example:


var messages: [Message] = []

func addMessageToDataSource(_ message: Message) {
    messages.append(message)
    // Update your UI to display the new message
}

Step 4: Customize Appearance

Customize the appearance of the chat interface by modifying the styling properties and UI components provided by SlackTextViewController. You can change colors, fonts, icons, and more to match your app’s design.

Step 5: Additional Features (Optional)

SlackTextViewController offers additional features and customization options, such as:

  • Automatic resizing of the input text view based on the content.
  • Placeholder text in the input text view.
  • Customize send button appearance.
  • Support for left and right accessory buttons.
  • Support for attachments and multimedia messages.
  • and more!

Conclusion

SlackTextViewController is a powerful library that simplifies the implementation of a chat interface in your iOS applications. By following the installation steps and utilizing the provided customization options, you can create a seamless and engaging chat experience for your users.